Add 7/3 and 45/72, Solve 2 1/3 + 45/72 as a fraction

Add 7/3 and 45/72

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 45/72

7/3 + 45/72 is 71/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
7/3 = 7 × 24/3 × 24 = 168/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 45/72 = 168 + 45/72 = 213/72
213/72 simplified gives 71/24
So, 7/3 + 45/72 = 71/24
In mixed form: 223/24

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