Add 24/4 and 3/72, Solve 6 0/4 + 3/72 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 3/72

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 3/72

24/4 + 3/72 is 145/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
24/4 = 24 × 18/4 × 18 = 432/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Add the two like fractions:
432/72 + 3/72 = 432 + 3/72 = 435/72
435/72 simplified gives 145/24
So, 24/4 + 3/72 = 145/24
In mixed form: 61/24

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