Add 16/75 and 2/24
16/75 + 2/24 is 89/300.
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,
16/75 = 16 × 8/75 × 8 = 128/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600 - Add the two like fractions:
128/600 + 50/600 = 128 + 50/600 = 178/600 - 178/600 simplified gives 89/300
- So, 16/75 + 2/24 = 89/300
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