Add 24/18 and 5/75, Solve 1 6/18 + 5/75 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 5/75

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 5/75

24/18 + 5/75 is 7/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450
Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 30/450 = 600 + 30/450 = 630/450
630/450 simplified gives 7/5
So, 24/18 + 5/75 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5

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