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Add 24/30 and 21/72

24/30 + 21/72 is 131/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    24/30 = 24 × 12/30 × 12 = 288/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/360 + 105/360 = 288 + 105/360 = 393/360
  5. 393/360 simplified gives 131/120
  6. So, 24/30 + 21/72 = 131/120
    In mixed form: 111/120

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