Add 12/24 and 49/75
12/24 + 49/75 is 173/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
49/75 = 49 × 8/75 × 8 = 392/600 - Add the two like fractions:
300/600 + 392/600 = 300 + 392/600 = 692/600 - 692/600 simplified gives 173/150
- So, 12/24 + 49/75 = 173/150
In mixed form: 123/150
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