Add 1/72 and 10/7
1st number: 1/72, 2nd number: 1 3/7
1/72 + 10/7 is 727/504.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 7 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
10/7 = 10 × 72/7 × 72 = 720/504 - Add the two like fractions:
7/504 + 720/504 = 7 + 720/504 = 727/504 - So, 1/72 + 10/7 = 727/504
In mixed form: 1223/504
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