Add 72/3 and 15/28, Solve 24 0/3 + 15/28 as a fraction

Add 72/3 and 15/28

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/28

72/3 + 15/28 is 687/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
72/3 = 72 × 28/3 × 28 = 2016/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
15/28 = 15 × 3/28 × 3 = 45/84
Add the two like fractions:
2016/84 + 45/84 = 2016 + 45/84 = 2061/84
2061/84 simplified gives 687/28
So, 72/3 + 15/28 = 687/28
In mixed form: 2415/28

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