Add 7/3 and 8/4
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 2 0/4
73 + 84 is 133.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
73 = 7 × 43 × 4 = 2812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
84 = 8 × 34 × 3 = 2412 - Add the two fractions:
2812 + 2412 = 28 + 2412 = 5212 - 52/12 simplified gives 133
- So, 7/3 + 8/4 = 13/3
In mixed form: 413
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