Add 72/24 and 3/7
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 3/7
72/24 + 3/7 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 72/168 = 504 + 72/168 = 576/168 - 576/168 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 72/24 + 3/7 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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