Add 72/2 and 27/24, Solve 36 0/2 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 72/2 and 27/24

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

72/2 + 27/24 is 297/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
72/2 = 72 × 12/2 × 12 = 864/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
27/24 = 27 × 1/24 × 1 = 27/24
Add the two like fractions:
864/24 + 27/24 = 864 + 27/24 = 891/24
891/24 simplified gives 297/8
So, 72/2 + 27/24 = 297/8
In mixed form: 371/8

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