Add 24/2 and 36/75
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 36/75
24/2 + 36/75 is 312/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
24/2 = 24 × 75/2 × 75 = 1800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
36/75 = 36 × 2/75 × 2 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/150 + 72/150 = 1800 + 72/150 = 1872/150 - 1872/150 simplified gives 312/25
- So, 24/2 + 36/75 = 312/25
In mixed form: 1212/25
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