Add 1/3 and 5/7
1/3 + 5/7 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
1/3 = 1 × 7/3 × 7 = 7/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
5/7 = 5 × 3/7 × 3 = 15/21 - Add the two like fractions:
7/21 + 15/21 = 7 + 15/21 = 22/21 - So, 1/3 + 5/7 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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