Add 24/12 and 49/75
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 49/75
24/12 + 49/75 is 199/75.
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,
49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 196/300 = 600 + 196/300 = 796/300 - 796/300 simplified gives 199/75
- So, 24/12 + 49/75 = 199/75
In mixed form: 249/75
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