Add 6/24 and 75/5, Solve 6/24 + 15 0/5 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 75/5

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 15 0/5

6/24 + 75/5 is 61/4.

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,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
75/5 = 75 × 24/5 × 24 = 1800/120
Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 1800/120 = 30 + 1800/120 = 1830/120
1830/120 simplified gives 61/4
So, 6/24 + 75/5 = 61/4
In mixed form: 151/4

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