Add 7/3 and 12/8
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 4/8
73 + 128 is 236.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
73 = 7 × 83 × 8 = 5624 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
128 = 12 × 38 × 3 = 3624 - Add the two like fractions:
5624 + 3624 = 56 + 3624 = 9224 - 92/24 simplified gives 236
- So, 7/3 + 12/8 = 23/6
In mixed form: 356
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