Add 2/75 and 28/24
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 4/24
2/75 + 28/24 is 179/150.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
28/24 = 28 × 25/24 × 25 = 700/600 - Add the two like fractions:
16/600 + 700/600 = 16 + 700/600 = 716/600 - 716/600 simplified gives 179/150
- So, 2/75 + 28/24 = 179/150
In mixed form: 129/150
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