1072−273+761=
To solve the given problem 1072−273+761, we'll proceed with the following steps:
- Step 1: Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.
For 1072, convert to 772, since 10×7+2=70+2=72.
For 273, convert to 717, since 2×7+3=14+3=17.
For 761, convert to 643, since 7×6+1=42+1=43.
- Step 2: Find a common denominator.
The denominators are 7 and 6. The least common denominator (LCD) is 42.
- Step 3: Convert fractions to the common denominator.
Convert 772 to 42432 (since 72×6=432).
Convert 717 to 42102 (since 17×6=102).
Convert 643 to 42301 (since 43×7=301).
- Step 4: Perform the operations.
First, subtract: 42432−42102=42330.
Then, add: 42330+42301=42631.
- Step 5: Simplify the result.
Since 631 and 42 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form. Convert back to a mixed number: 631÷42=15 remainder 1, so 42631=15421.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is 15421.
15421