Add 72/3 and 10/4, Solve 24 0/3 + 2 2/4 as a fraction

Add 72/3 and 10/4

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 2/4

72/3 + 10/4 is 53/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
72/3 = 72 × 4/3 × 4 = 288/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
Add the two like fractions:
288/12 + 30/12 = 288 + 30/12 = 318/12
318/12 simplified gives 53/2
So, 72/3 + 10/4 = 53/2
In mixed form: 261/2

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