Add 24/75 and 32/72
24/75 + 32/72 is 172/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
24/75 = 24 × 24/75 × 24 = 576/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
32/72 = 32 × 25/72 × 25 = 800/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
576/1800 + 800/1800 = 576 + 800/1800 = 1376/1800 - 1376/1800 simplified gives 172/225
- So, 24/75 + 32/72 = 172/225
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