Add 75/50 and 9/24
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 9/24
75/50 + 9/24 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
75/50 = 75 × 12/50 × 12 = 900/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600 - Add the two like fractions:
900/600 + 225/600 = 900 + 225/600 = 1125/600 - 1125/600 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 75/50 + 9/24 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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