Add 72/3 and 45/84
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 45/84
72/3 + 45/84 is 687/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 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 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 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 + 45/84 = 687/28
In mixed form: 2415/28
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