Answers

Add 24/12 and 27/72

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 27/72

24/12 + 27/72 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   24/12 = 24 × 6/12 × 6 = 144/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Add the two fractions:
   144/72 + 27/72 = 144 + 27/72 = 171/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
6. In mixed form: 23/8

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