Add 10/2 and 24/75, Solve 5 0/2 + 24/75 as a fraction

Add 10/2 and 24/75

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 24/75

10/2 + 24/75 is 133/25.

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,
10/2 = 10 × 75/2 × 75 = 750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 48/150 = 750 + 48/150 = 798/150
798/150 simplified gives 133/25
So, 10/2 + 24/75 = 133/25
In mixed form: 58/25

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