Add 75/24 and 2/10
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2/10
75/24 + 2/10 is 133/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
2/10 = 2 × 12/10 × 12 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 24/120 = 375 + 24/120 = 399/120 - 399/120 simplified gives 133/40
- So, 75/24 + 2/10 = 133/40
In mixed form: 313/40
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