Add 75/24 and 5/18
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 5/18
75/24 + 5/18 is 245/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
75/24 = 75 × 3/24 × 3 = 225/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
5/18 = 5 × 4/18 × 4 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
225/72 + 20/72 = 225 + 20/72 = 245/72 - So, 75/24 + 5/18 = 245/72
In mixed form: 329/72
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