Add 72/24 and 30/35, Solve 3 0/24 + 30/35 as a fraction

Add 72/24 and 30/35

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 30/35

72/24 + 30/35 is 27/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
72/24 = 72 × 35/24 × 35 = 2520/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840
Add the two like fractions:
2520/840 + 720/840 = 2520 + 720/840 = 3240/840
3240/840 simplified gives 27/7
So, 72/24 + 30/35 = 27/7
In mixed form: 36/7

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