Add 24/75 and 7/9
24/75 + 7/9 is 247/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Add the two like fractions:
72/225 + 175/225 = 72 + 175/225 = 247/225 - So, 24/75 + 7/9 = 247/225
In mixed form: 122/225
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