Add 75/24 and 2/5
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 2/5
75/24 + 2/5 is 141/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 48/120 = 375 + 48/120 = 423/120 - 423/120 simplified gives 141/40
- So, 75/24 + 2/5 = 141/40
In mixed form: 321/40
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