Solve (72/11+1/22)

$$( \frac { 72 } { 11 } + \frac { 1 } { 22 } )$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{145}{22}\approx 6.590909091$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 11 and 22 is 22. Convert \frac{72}{11} and \frac{1}{22} to fractions with denominator 22.

$$\frac{144}{22}+\frac{1}{22}$$

Since \frac{144}{22} and \frac{1}{22} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{144+1}{22}$$

Add 144 and 1 to get 145.

$$\frac{145}{22}$$

Factor

$$\frac{5 \cdot 29}{2 \cdot 11} = 6\frac{13}{22} = 6.590909090909091$$