Add 72/3 and 6/9
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 6/9
723 + 69 is 743.
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,
723 = 72 × 33 × 3 = 2169 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
69 = 6 × 19 × 1 = 69 - Add the two like fractions:
2169 + 69 = 216 + 69 = 2229 - 222/9 simplified gives 743
- So, 72/3 + 6/9 = 74/3
In mixed form: 2423
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