Add 72/3 and 60/7
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 8 4/7
72/3 + 60/7 is 228/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
72/3 = 72 × 7/3 × 7 = 504/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
60/7 = 60 × 3/7 × 3 = 180/21 - Add the two like fractions:
504/21 + 180/21 = 504 + 180/21 = 684/21 - 684/21 simplified gives 228/7
- So, 72/3 + 60/7 = 228/7
In mixed form: 324/7
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