Add 2/75 and 24/18
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 6/18
2/75 + 24/18 is 34/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450 - Add the two like fractions:
12/450 + 600/450 = 12 + 600/450 = 612/450 - 612/450 simplified gives 34/25
- So, 2/75 + 24/18 = 34/25
In mixed form: 19/25
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