Add 75/24 and 1/20
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 1/20
75/24 + 1/20 is 127/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
1/20 = 1 × 6/20 × 6 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 6/120 = 375 + 6/120 = 381/120 - 381/120 simplified gives 127/40
- So, 75/24 + 1/20 = 127/40
In mixed form: 37/40
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