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Add 2/7 and 72/9

1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 8 0/9

2/7 + 72/9 is 58/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    2/7 = 2 × 9/7 × 9 = 18/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    72/9 = 72 × 7/9 × 7 = 504/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/63 + 504/63 = 18 + 504/63 = 522/63
  5. 522/63 simplified gives 58/7
  6. So, 2/7 + 72/9 = 58/7
    In mixed form: 82/7

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