Add 56/7 and 2/72
1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 2/72
56/7 + 2/72 is 289/36.
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,
56/7 = 56 × 72/7 × 72 = 4032/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/504 + 14/504 = 4032 + 14/504 = 4046/504 - 4046/504 simplified gives 289/36
- So, 56/7 + 2/72 = 289/36
In mixed form: 81/36
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