Add 72/3 and 20/16, Solve 24 0/3 + 1 4/16 as a fraction

Add 72/3 and 20/16

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

72/3 + 20/16 is 101/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
72/3 = 72 × 16/3 × 16 = 1152/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48
Add the two like fractions:
1152/48 + 60/48 = 1152 + 60/48 = 1212/48
1212/48 simplified gives 101/4
So, 72/3 + 20/16 = 101/4
In mixed form: 251/4

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