Add 8/3 and 49/72
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 49/72
83 + 4972 is 24172.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
83 = 8 × 243 × 24 = 19272 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
4972 = 49 × 172 × 1 = 4972 - Add the two like fractions:
19272 + 4972 = 192 + 4972 = 24172 - So, 8/3 + 49/72 = 241/72
In mixed form: 32572
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