Add 7/9 and 3/8
7/9 + 3/8 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Add the two like fractions:
56/72 + 27/72 = 56 + 27/72 = 83/72 - So, 7/9 + 3/8 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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