Add 70/75 and 12/24
70/75 + 12/24 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
70/75 = 70 × 8/75 × 8 = 560/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
12/24 = 12 × 25/24 × 25 = 300/600 - Add the two like fractions:
560/600 + 300/600 = 560 + 300/600 = 860/600 - 860/600 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 70/75 + 12/24 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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