Add 12/75 and 28/24, Solve 12/75 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 28/24

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

12/75 + 28/24 is 199/150.

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,
28/24 = 28 × 25/24 × 25 = 700/600
Add the two like fractions:
96/600 + 700/600 = 96 + 700/600 = 796/600
796/600 simplified gives 199/150
So, 12/75 + 28/24 = 199/150
In mixed form: 149/150

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