Add 6/4 and 7/6
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 1/6
6/4 + 7/6 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
7/6 = 7 × 2/6 × 2 = 14/12 - Add the two like fractions:
18/12 + 14/12 = 18 + 14/12 = 32/12 - 32/12 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 6/4 + 7/6 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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