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Add 3/24 and 5/72

3/24 + 5/72 is 7/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/72 + 5/72 = 9 + 5/72 = 14/72
  5. 14/72 simplified gives 7/36
  6. So, 3/24 + 5/72 = 7/36

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