Add 7/3 and 7/5
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 2/5
73 + 75 is 5615.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
73 = 7 × 53 × 5 = 3515 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
75 = 7 × 35 × 3 = 2115 - Add the two like fractions:
3515 + 2115 = 35 + 2115 = 5615 - So, 7/3 + 7/5 = 56/15
In mixed form: 31115
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