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Add 24/15 and 21/75

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 21/75

24/15 + 21/75 is 47/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    24/15 = 24 × 5/15 × 5 = 120/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    21/75 = 21 × 1/75 × 1 = 21/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/75 + 21/75 = 120 + 21/75 = 141/75
  5. 141/75 simplified gives 47/25
  6. So, 24/15 + 21/75 = 47/25
    In mixed form: 122/25

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