Add 60/24 and 7/75, Solve 2 12/24 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 60/24 and 7/75

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 7/75

60/24 + 7/75 is 389/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
60/24 = 60 × 25/24 × 25 = 1500/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
7/75 = 7 × 8/75 × 8 = 56/600
Add the two like fractions:
1500/600 + 56/600 = 1500 + 56/600 = 1556/600
1556/600 simplified gives 389/150
So, 60/24 + 7/75 = 389/150
In mixed form: 289/150

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