Add 72/75 and 2/24
72/75 + 2/24 is 313/300.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600 - Add the two like fractions:
576/600 + 50/600 = 576 + 50/600 = 626/600 - 626/600 simplified gives 313/300
- So, 72/75 + 2/24 = 313/300
In mixed form: 113/300
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