Add 24/12 and 28/75
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 28/75
24/12 + 28/75 is 178/75.
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,
28/75 = 28 × 4/75 × 4 = 112/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 112/300 = 600 + 112/300 = 712/300 - 712/300 simplified gives 178/75
- So, 24/12 + 28/75 = 178/75
In mixed form: 228/75
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