Add 24/4 and 12/75
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 12/75
24/4 + 12/75 is 154/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
24/4 = 24 × 75/4 × 75 = 1800/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/300 + 48/300 = 1800 + 48/300 = 1848/300 - 1848/300 simplified gives 154/25
- So, 24/4 + 12/75 = 154/25
In mixed form: 64/25
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