Add 7/24 and 12/75
7/24 + 12/75 is 271/600.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600 - Add the two like fractions:
175/600 + 96/600 = 175 + 96/600 = 271/600 - So, 7/24 + 12/75 = 271/600
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