Add 72/7 and 7/20
1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 7/20
72/7 + 7/20 is 1489/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
72/7 = 72 × 20/7 × 20 = 1440/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/140 + 49/140 = 1440 + 49/140 = 1489/140 - So, 72/7 + 7/20 = 1489/140
In mixed form: 1089/140
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