Add 9/2 and 24/75, Solve 4 1/2 + 24/75 as a fraction

Add 9/2 and 24/75

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 24/75

9/2 + 24/75 is 241/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
9/2 = 9 × 75/2 × 75 = 675/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
Add the two like fractions:
675/150 + 48/150 = 675 + 48/150 = 723/150
723/150 simplified gives 241/50
So, 9/2 + 24/75 = 241/50
In mixed form: 441/50

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