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Add 75/24 and 3/5

1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 3/5

75/24 + 3/5 is 149/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    3/5 = 3 × 24/5 × 24 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/120 + 72/120 = 375 + 72/120 = 447/120
  5. 447/120 simplified gives 149/40
  6. So, 75/24 + 3/5 = 149/40
    In mixed form: 329/40

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