Add 24/18 and 8/75
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 8/75
24/18 + 8/75 is 36/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 48/450 = 600 + 48/450 = 648/450 - 648/450 simplified gives 36/25
- So, 24/18 + 8/75 = 36/25
In mixed form: 111/25
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