Add 6/2 and 3/72, Solve 3 0/2 + 3/72 as a fraction

Add 6/2 and 3/72

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

6/2 + 3/72 is 73/24.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
6/2 = 6 × 36/2 × 36 = 216/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
3/72 = 3 × 1/72 × 1 = 3/72
Add the two like fractions:
216/72 + 3/72 = 216 + 3/72 = 219/72
219/72 simplified gives 73/24
So, 6/2 + 3/72 = 73/24
In mixed form: 31/24

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