Add 75/24 and 16/30, Solve 3 3/24 + 16/30 as a fraction

Add 75/24 and 16/30

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 16/30

75/24 + 16/30 is 439/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 64/120 = 375 + 64/120 = 439/120
So, 75/24 + 16/30 = 439/120
In mixed form: 379/120

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