Add 1/75 and 24/10, Solve 1/75 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 1/75 and 24/10

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

1/75 + 24/10 is 181/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
24/10 = 24 × 15/10 × 15 = 360/150
Add the two like fractions:
2/150 + 360/150 = 2 + 360/150 = 362/150
362/150 simplified gives 181/75
So, 1/75 + 24/10 = 181/75
In mixed form: 231/75

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