Add 24/27 and 12/75
24/27 + 12/75 is 236/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
24/27 = 24 × 25/27 × 25 = 600/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
12/75 = 12 × 9/75 × 9 = 108/675 - Add the two like fractions:
600/675 + 108/675 = 600 + 108/675 = 708/675 - 708/675 simplified gives 236/225
- So, 24/27 + 12/75 = 236/225
In mixed form: 111/225
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