Add 24/48 and 42/75
24/48 + 42/75 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
24/48 = 24 × 25/48 × 25 = 600/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
42/75 = 42 × 16/75 × 16 = 672/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1200 + 672/1200 = 600 + 672/1200 = 1272/1200 - 1272/1200 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 24/48 + 42/75 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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