Add 2/75 and 5/24
2/75 + 5/24 is 47/200.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 25/24 × 25 = 125/600 - Add the two like fractions:
16/600 + 125/600 = 16 + 125/600 = 141/600 - 141/600 simplified gives 47/200
- So, 2/75 + 5/24 = 47/200
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