Add 6/4 and 5/7
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 5/7
6/4 + 5/7 is 31/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
5/7 = 5 × 4/7 × 4 = 20/28 - Add the two like fractions:
42/28 + 20/28 = 42 + 20/28 = 62/28 - 62/28 simplified gives 31/14
- So, 6/4 + 5/7 = 31/14
In mixed form: 23/14
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