Add 24/20 and 1/75, Solve 1 4/20 + 1/75 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 1/75

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 1/75

24/20 + 1/75 is 91/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
24/20 = 24 × 15/20 × 15 = 360/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
Add the two like fractions:
360/300 + 4/300 = 360 + 4/300 = 364/300
364/300 simplified gives 91/75
So, 24/20 + 1/75 = 91/75
In mixed form: 116/75

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