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Add 24/2 and 63/72

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 63/72

24/2 + 63/72 is 103/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
    24/2 = 24 × 36/2 × 36 = 864/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    63/72 = 63 × 1/72 × 1 = 63/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/72 + 63/72 = 864 + 63/72 = 927/72
  5. 927/72 simplified gives 103/8
  6. So, 24/2 + 63/72 = 103/8
    In mixed form: 127/8

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