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Add 2/72 and 1/24

2/72 + 1/24 is 5/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/72 + 3/72 = 2 + 3/72 = 5/72
5. So, 2/72 + 1/24 = 5/72

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