Add 15/75 and 24/50
15/75 + 24/50 is 17/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 72/150 = 30 + 72/150 = 102/150 - 102/150 simplified gives 17/25
- So, 15/75 + 24/50 = 17/25
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