Add 24/12 and 8/75, Solve 2 0/12 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 8/75

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 8/75

24/12 + 8/75 is 158/75.

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,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 32/300 = 600 + 32/300 = 632/300
632/300 simplified gives 158/75
So, 24/12 + 8/75 = 158/75
In mixed form: 28/75

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