Add 8/3 and 7/72
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 7/72
83 + 772 is 19972.
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,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Add the two like fractions:
19272 + 772 = 192 + 772 = 19972 - So, 8/3 + 7/72 = 199/72
In mixed form: 25572
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