Add 72/75 and 16/24
72/75 + 16/24 is 122/75.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 8/75 × 8 = 576/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
576/600 + 400/600 = 576 + 400/600 = 976/600 - 976/600 simplified gives 122/75
- So, 72/75 + 16/24 = 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75
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