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Add 72/24 and 3/28

1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 3/28

72/24 + 3/28 is 87/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    3/28 = 3 × 6/28 × 6 = 18/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/168 + 18/168 = 504 + 18/168 = 522/168
  5. 522/168 simplified gives 87/28
  6. So, 72/24 + 3/28 = 87/28
    In mixed form: 33/28

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