Add 18/24 and 75/5, Solve 18/24 + 15 0/5 as a fraction

Add 18/24 and 75/5

1^st number: 18/24, 2^nd number: 15 0/5

18/24 + 75/5 is 63/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
75/5 = 75 × 24/5 × 24 = 1800/120
Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 1800/120 = 90 + 1800/120 = 1890/120
1890/120 simplified gives 63/4
So, 18/24 + 75/5 = 63/4
In mixed form: 153/4

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