Add 24/75 and 12/8, Solve 24/75 + 1 4/8 as a fraction

Add 24/75 and 12/8

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

24/75 + 12/8 is 91/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
24/75 = 24 × 8/75 × 8 = 192/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
12/8 = 12 × 75/8 × 75 = 900/600
Add the two like fractions:
192/600 + 900/600 = 192 + 900/600 = 1092/600
1092/600 simplified gives 91/50
So, 24/75 + 12/8 = 91/50
In mixed form: 141/50

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