Add 45/7 and 8/72
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 8/72
45/7 + 8/72 is 412/63.
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,
45/7 = 45 × 72/7 × 72 = 3240/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/504 + 56/504 = 3240 + 56/504 = 3296/504 - 3296/504 simplified gives 412/63
- So, 45/7 + 8/72 = 412/63
In mixed form: 634/63
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