Add 6/4 and 24/75
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 24/75
6/4 + 24/75 is 91/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
24/75 = 24 × 4/75 × 4 = 96/300 - Add the two like fractions:
450/300 + 96/300 = 450 + 96/300 = 546/300 - 546/300 simplified gives 91/50
- So, 6/4 + 24/75 = 91/50
In mixed form: 141/50
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