Add 24/36 and 9/75
24/36 + 9/75 is 59/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
9/75 = 9 × 12/75 × 12 = 108/900 - Add the two like fractions:
600/900 + 108/900 = 600 + 108/900 = 708/900 - 708/900 simplified gives 59/75
- So, 24/36 + 9/75 = 59/75
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