Add 75/24 and 49/5, Solve 3 3/24 + 9 4/5 as a fraction

Add 75/24 and 49/5

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 9 4/5

75/24 + 49/5 is 517/40.

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,
49/5 = 49 × 24/5 × 24 = 1176/120
Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 1176/120 = 375 + 1176/120 = 1551/120
1551/120 simplified gives 517/40
So, 75/24 + 49/5 = 517/40
In mixed form: 1237/40

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