Add 7/2 and 2/3
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 2/3
72 + 23 is 256.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
72 = 7 × 32 × 3 = 216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
23 = 2 × 23 × 2 = 46 - Add the two fractions:
216 + 46 = 21 + 46 = 256 - So, 7/2 + 2/3 = 25/6
In mixed form: 416
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