Add 7/3 and 8/72
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 8/72
7/3 + 8/72 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
7/3 = 7 × 24/3 × 24 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 8/72 = 168 + 8/72 = 176/72 - 176/72 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 7/3 + 8/72 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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