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Add 72/24 and 3/12

1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 3/12

72/24 + 3/12 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    72/24 = 72 × 1/24 × 1 = 72/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    3/12 = 3 × 2/12 × 2 = 6/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/24 + 6/24 = 72 + 6/24 = 78/24
  5. 78/24 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 72/24 + 3/12 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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