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Add 24/30 and 2/75

24/30 + 2/75 is 62/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 4/150 = 120 + 4/150 = 124/150
  5. 124/150 simplified gives 62/75
  6. So, 24/30 + 2/75 = 62/75

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