Add 24/75 and 9/36
24/75 + 9/36 is 57/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
24/75 = 24 × 12/75 × 12 = 288/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Add the two like fractions:
288/900 + 225/900 = 288 + 225/900 = 513/900 - 513/900 simplified gives 57/100
- So, 24/75 + 9/36 = 57/100
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