Add 7/3 and 7/8
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 7/8
73 + 78 is 7724.
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,
78 = 7 × 38 × 3 = 2124 - Add the two like fractions:
5624 + 2124 = 56 + 2124 = 7724 - So, 7/3 + 7/8 = 77/24
In mixed form: 3524
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