Add 75/24 and 9/5
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 1 4/5
75/24 + 9/5 is 197/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/5 = 9 × 24/5 × 24 = 216/120 - Add the two like fractions:
375/120 + 216/120 = 375 + 216/120 = 591/120 - 591/120 simplified gives 197/40
- So, 75/24 + 9/5 = 197/40
In mixed form: 437/40
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