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Add 24/48 and 6/75

24/48 + 6/75 is 29/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    24/48 = 24 × 25/48 × 25 = 600/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1200 + 96/1200 = 600 + 96/1200 = 696/1200
  5. 696/1200 simplified gives 29/50
  6. So, 24/48 + 6/75 = 29/50

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