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Add 72/21 and 24/72

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 24/72

72/21 + 24/72 is 79/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
   72/21 = 72 × 24/21 × 24 = 1728/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/504 + 168/504 = 1728 + 168/504 = 1896/504
5. 1896/504 simplified gives 79/21
6. So, 72/21 + 24/72 = 79/21
   In mixed form: 316/21

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