Add 24/9 and 49/75
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 49/75
24/9 + 49/75 is 83/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
24/9 = 24 × 25/9 × 25 = 600/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
49/75 = 49 × 3/75 × 3 = 147/225 - Add the two like fractions:
600/225 + 147/225 = 600 + 147/225 = 747/225 - 747/225 simplified gives 83/25
- So, 24/9 + 49/75 = 83/25
In mixed form: 38/25
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