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Add 75/5 and 40/24

1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 1 16/24

75/5 + 40/24 is 50/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    75/5 = 75 × 24/5 × 24 = 1800/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/120 + 200/120 = 1800 + 200/120 = 2000/120
  5. 2000/120 simplified gives 50/3
  6. So, 75/5 + 40/24 = 50/3
    In mixed form: 162/3

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