Add 2/16 and 24/75
2/16 + 24/75 is 89/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
2/16 = 2 × 75/16 × 75 = 150/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
24/75 = 24 × 16/75 × 16 = 384/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1200 + 384/1200 = 150 + 384/1200 = 534/1200 - 534/1200 simplified gives 89/200
- So, 2/16 + 24/75 = 89/200
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