Add 72/3 and 27/90, Solve 24 0/3 + 27/90 as a fraction

Add 72/3 and 27/90

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 27/90

72/3 + 27/90 is 243/10.

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,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90
Add the two like fractions:
2160/90 + 27/90 = 2160 + 27/90 = 2187/90
2187/90 simplified gives 243/10
So, 72/3 + 27/90 = 243/10
In mixed form: 243/10

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