Add 7/3 and 9/72
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 9/72
73 + 972 is 5924.
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,
73 = 7 × 243 × 24 = 16872 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
972 = 9 × 172 × 1 = 972 - Add the two like fractions:
16872 + 972 = 168 + 972 = 17772 - 177/72 simplified gives 5924
- So, 7/3 + 9/72 = 59/24
In mixed form: 21124
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