Add 75/24 and 36/80
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 36/80
75/24 + 36/80 is 143/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
75/24 = 75 × 10/24 × 10 = 750/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
750/240 + 108/240 = 750 + 108/240 = 858/240 - 858/240 simplified gives 143/40
- So, 75/24 + 36/80 = 143/40
In mixed form: 323/40
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