Add 7/2 and 72/3
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 24 0/3
7/2 + 72/3 is 55/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
7/2 = 7 × 3/2 × 3 = 21/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
72/3 = 72 × 2/3 × 2 = 144/6 - Add the two like fractions:
21/6 + 144/6 = 21 + 144/6 = 165/6 - 165/6 simplified gives 55/2
- So, 7/2 + 72/3 = 55/2
In mixed form: 271/2
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