Add 3/24 and 75/5, Solve 3/24 + 15 0/5 as a fraction

Add 3/24 and 75/5

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 15 0/5

3/24 + 75/5 is 121/8.

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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
75/5 = 75 × 24/5 × 24 = 1800/120
Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 1800/120 = 15 + 1800/120 = 1815/120
1815/120 simplified gives 121/8
So, 3/24 + 75/5 = 121/8
In mixed form: 151/8

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