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Add 20/3 and 72/24

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 3 0/24

20/3 + 72/24 is 29/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    20/3 = 20 × 8/3 × 8 = 160/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    72/24 = 72 × 1/24 × 1 = 72/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/24 + 72/24 = 160 + 72/24 = 232/24
  5. 232/24 simplified gives 29/3
  6. So, 20/3 + 72/24 = 29/3
    In mixed form: 92/3

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