Add 60/75 and 10/4, Solve 60/75 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 60/75 and 10/4

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

60/75 + 10/4 is 33/10.

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,
60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 750/300 = 240 + 750/300 = 990/300
990/300 simplified gives 33/10
So, 60/75 + 10/4 = 33/10
In mixed form: 33/10

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