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Add 1/72 and 20/3

1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 6 2/3

1/72 + 20/3 is 481/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 3 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    1/72 = 1 × 1/72 × 1 = 1/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    20/3 = 20 × 24/3 × 24 = 480/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/72 + 480/72 = 1 + 480/72 = 481/72
  5. So, 1/72 + 20/3 = 481/72
    In mixed form: 649/72

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