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Add 24/2 and 2/75

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

24/2 + 2/75 is 902/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    24/2 = 24 × 75/2 × 75 = 1800/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/150 + 4/150 = 1800 + 4/150 = 1804/150
  5. 1804/150 simplified gives 902/75
  6. So, 24/2 + 2/75 = 902/75
    In mixed form: 122/75

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