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Add 75/24 and 2/25

1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2/25

75/24 + 2/25 is 641/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    75/24 = 75 × 25/24 × 25 = 1875/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/600 + 48/600 = 1875 + 48/600 = 1923/600
  5. 1923/600 simplified gives 641/200
  6. So, 75/24 + 2/25 = 641/200
    In mixed form: 341/200

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