Add 75/20 and 10/24
1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 10/24
75/20 + 10/24 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
75/20 = 75 × 6/20 × 6 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
450/120 + 50/120 = 450 + 50/120 = 500/120 - 500/120 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 75/20 + 10/24 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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