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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    5/7 = 5 × 4/7 × 4 = 20/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/28 + 20/28 = 42 + 20/28 = 62/28
  5. 62/28 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 6/4 + 5/7 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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