Add 72/75 and 2/4
72/75 + 2/4 is 73/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 150/300 = 288 + 150/300 = 438/300 - 438/300 simplified gives 73/50
- So, 72/75 + 2/4 = 73/50
In mixed form: 123/50
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