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Add 12/75 and 24/30

12/75 + 24/30 is 24/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/150 + 120/150 = 24 + 120/150 = 144/150
  5. 144/150 simplified gives 24/25
  6. So, 12/75 + 24/30 = 24/25

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