Add 6/7 and 4/8
6/7 + 4/8 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
6/7 = 6 × 8/7 × 8 = 48/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
4/8 = 4 × 7/8 × 7 = 28/56 - Add the two like fractions:
48/56 + 28/56 = 48 + 28/56 = 76/56 - 76/56 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 6/7 + 4/8 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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