Solve the following exercise:
21+72=?
To solve the given problem of adding two fractions 21 and 72, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Determine the common denominator.
The denominators of the fractions are 2 and 7. Multiply these two numbers to find the common denominator: 2×7=14.
- Step 2: Adjust each fraction to have the common denominator.
Convert 21 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 14:
21=2×71×7=147
Convert 72 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 14:
72=7×22×2=144
- Step 3: Add the adjusted fractions.
Now that both fractions have a common denominator, add them:
147+144=147+4=1411
We have successfully added the fractions and obtained the result.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 1411.