Add 24/75 and 42/45
24/75 + 42/45 is 94/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
24/75 = 24 × 3/75 × 3 = 72/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
72/225 + 210/225 = 72 + 210/225 = 282/225 - 282/225 simplified gives 94/75
- So, 24/75 + 42/45 = 94/75
In mixed form: 119/75
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