Add 96/3 and 7/72
1st number: 32 0/3, 2nd number: 7/72
963 + 772 is 231172.
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,
963 = 96 × 243 × 24 = 230472 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
772 = 7 × 172 × 1 = 772 - Add the two like fractions:
230472 + 772 = 2304 + 772 = 231172 - So, 96/3 + 7/72 = 2311/72
In mixed form: 32772
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