Add 42/7 and 5/72
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 5/72
42/7 + 5/72 is 437/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
42/7 = 42 × 72/7 × 72 = 3024/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/504 + 35/504 = 3024 + 35/504 = 3059/504 - 3059/504 simplified gives 437/72
- So, 42/7 + 5/72 = 437/72
In mixed form: 65/72
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