Add 84/3 and 2/72, Solve 28 0/3 + 2/72 as a fraction

Add 84/3 and 2/72

1^st number: 28 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/72

84/3 + 2/72 is 1009/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
84/3 = 84 × 24/3 × 24 = 2016/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
Add the two like fractions:
2016/72 + 2/72 = 2016 + 2/72 = 2018/72
2018/72 simplified gives 1009/36
So, 84/3 + 2/72 = 1009/36
In mixed form: 281/36

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