Add 75/24 and 24/40, Solve 3 3/24 + 24/40 as a fraction

Add 75/24 and 24/40

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 24/40

75/24 + 24/40 is 149/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 72/120 = 375 + 72/120 = 447/120
447/120 simplified gives 149/40
So, 75/24 + 24/40 = 149/40
In mixed form: 329/40

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