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Add 75/24 and 35/72

1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 35/72

75/24 + 35/72 is 65/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    75/24 = 75 × 3/24 × 3 = 225/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/72 + 35/72 = 225 + 35/72 = 260/72
  5. 260/72 simplified gives 65/18
  6. So, 75/24 + 35/72 = 65/18
    In mixed form: 311/18

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