Add 27/24 and 10/72
1st number: 1 3/24, 2nd number: 10/72
27/24 + 10/72 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72 - Add the two like fractions:
81/72 + 10/72 = 81 + 10/72 = 91/72 - So, 27/24 + 10/72 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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