Add 7/3 and 8/9
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 8/9
73 + 89 is 299.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
73 = 7 × 33 × 3 = 219 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
89 = 8 × 19 × 1 = 89 - Add the two like fractions:
219 + 89 = 21 + 89 = 299 - So, 7/3 + 8/9 = 29/9
In mixed form: 329
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