Add 72/3 and 15/90, Solve 24 0/3 + 15/90 as a fraction

Add 72/3 and 15/90

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/90

72/3 + 15/90 is 145/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
72/3 = 72 × 30/3 × 30 = 2160/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
Add the two like fractions:
2160/90 + 15/90 = 2160 + 15/90 = 2175/90
2175/90 simplified gives 145/6
So, 72/3 + 15/90 = 145/6
In mixed form: 241/6

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