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Add 45/24 and 5/75

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 5/75

45/24 + 5/75 is 233/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    45/24 = 45 × 25/24 × 25 = 1125/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/600 + 40/600 = 1125 + 40/600 = 1165/600
  5. 1165/600 simplified gives 233/120
  6. So, 45/24 + 5/75 = 233/120
    In mixed form: 1113/120

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