Add 24/75 and 42/50
24/75 + 42/50 is 29/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
48/150 + 126/150 = 48 + 126/150 = 174/150 - 174/150 simplified gives 29/25
- So, 24/75 + 42/50 = 29/25
In mixed form: 14/25
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