Add 12/75 and 16/24
12/75 + 16/24 is 62/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
96/600 + 400/600 = 96 + 400/600 = 496/600 - 496/600 simplified gives 62/75
- So, 12/75 + 16/24 = 62/75
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