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Add 72/7 and 8/72

1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 8/72

72/7 + 8/72 is 655/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
    72/7 = 72 × 72/7 × 72 = 5184/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    8/72 = 8 × 7/72 × 7 = 56/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5184/504 + 56/504 = 5184 + 56/504 = 5240/504
  5. 5240/504 simplified gives 655/63
  6. So, 72/7 + 8/72 = 655/63
    In mixed form: 1025/63

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