Add 75/6 and 24/10, Solve 12 3/6 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 24/10

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

75/6 + 24/10 is 149/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
75/6 = 75 × 5/6 × 5 = 375/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30
Add the two like fractions:
375/30 + 72/30 = 375 + 72/30 = 447/30
447/30 simplified gives 149/10
So, 75/6 + 24/10 = 149/10
In mixed form: 149/10

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