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Add 24/75 and 16/18

24/75 + 16/18 is 272/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    24/75 = 24 × 6/75 × 6 = 144/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/450 + 400/450 = 144 + 400/450 = 544/450
  5. 544/450 simplified gives 272/225
  6. So, 24/75 + 16/18 = 272/225
    In mixed form: 147/225

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