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Add 5/75 and 35/24

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 11/24

5/75 + 35/24 is 61/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    35/24 = 35 × 25/24 × 25 = 875/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/600 + 875/600 = 40 + 875/600 = 915/600
  5. 915/600 simplified gives 61/40
  6. So, 5/75 + 35/24 = 61/40
    In mixed form: 121/40

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