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What is 87/100 + 2/7?

What is 87/100 + 2/7?

Here's how to add

87
100
+
2
7

Step 1

We can't add two fractions with different denominators (the bottom number). So you need to get a common denominator - both bottom numbers need to match. To do this, you'll multiply the denominators times each other... but the numerators have to change, too. They get multiplied by the other term's denominator.

So we multiply 87 by 7, and get 609, then we multiply 100 by 7 and get 700.

87/100 times 7

Do the same for the second term. We multiply 2 by 100, and get 200, then multiply 100 by 7 and get 700.

2/7 times 100

So now our fractions look like this:

609
700
+
200
700

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

609 + 200 = 809

Now we have an answer.

809
700

Step 3

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

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No good. 701 is larger than 700. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 87/100 + 2/7

87
100
+
2
7
=
809
700
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