Add 24/75 and 14/20
24/75 + 14/20 is 51/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
14/20 = 14 × 15/20 × 15 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
96/300 + 210/300 = 96 + 210/300 = 306/300 - 306/300 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 24/75 + 14/20 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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