Add 72/3 and 9/35, Solve 24 0/3 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 72/3 and 9/35

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 9/35

72/3 + 9/35 is 849/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
72/3 = 72 × 35/3 × 35 = 2520/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
9/35 = 9 × 3/35 × 3 = 27/105
Add the two like fractions:
2520/105 + 27/105 = 2520 + 27/105 = 2547/105
2547/105 simplified gives 849/35
So, 72/3 + 9/35 = 849/35
In mixed form: 249/35

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