Add 24/12 and 30/75, Solve 2 0/12 + 30/75 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 30/75

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 30/75

24/12 + 30/75 is 12/5.

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,
30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 120/300 = 600 + 120/300 = 720/300
720/300 simplified gives 12/5
So, 24/12 + 30/75 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5

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