Add 24/12 and 20/75
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 20/75
24/12 + 20/75 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 80/300 = 600 + 80/300 = 680/300 - 680/300 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 24/12 + 20/75 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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