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Add 72/24 and 9/6

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

72/24 + 9/6 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 6 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 6 × 4 = 24,
   9/6 = 9 × 4/6 × 4 = 36/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/24 + 36/24 = 72 + 36/24 = 108/24
5. 108/24 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 72/24 + 9/6 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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