Add 24/20 and 2/75, Solve 1 4/20 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 24/20 and 2/75

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

24/20 + 2/75 is 92/75.

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,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
Add the two like fractions:
360/300 + 8/300 = 360 + 8/300 = 368/300
368/300 simplified gives 92/75
So, 24/20 + 2/75 = 92/75
In mixed form: 117/75

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