Add 75/15 and 70/24
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 2 22/24
75/15 + 70/24 is 95/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
75/15 = 75 × 8/15 × 8 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 350/120 = 600 + 350/120 = 950/120 - 950/120 simplified gives 95/12
- So, 75/15 + 70/24 = 95/12
In mixed form: 711/12
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