Add 72/3 and 90/7
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 12 6/7
723 + 907 is 2587.
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,
723 = 72 × 73 × 7 = 50421 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
907 = 90 × 37 × 3 = 27021 - Add the two like fractions:
50421 + 27021 = 504 + 27021 = 77421 - 774/21 simplified gives 2587
- So, 72/3 + 90/7 = 258/7
In mixed form: 3667
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