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Add 24/36 and 30/75

24/36 + 30/75 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    30/75 = 30 × 12/75 × 12 = 360/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/900 + 360/900 = 600 + 360/900 = 960/900
  5. 960/900 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 24/36 + 30/75 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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