Add 2/4 and 24/75
2/4 + 24/75 is 41/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 96/300 = 150 + 96/300 = 246/300 - 246/300 simplified gives 41/50
- So, 2/4 + 24/75 = 41/50
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