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Add 12/75 and 24/90

12/75 + 24/90 is 32/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/450 + 120/450 = 72 + 120/450 = 192/450
  5. 192/450 simplified gives 32/75
  6. So, 12/75 + 24/90 = 32/75

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