Add 7/6 and 8/7
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1 1/7
76 + 87 is 9742.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
76 = 7 × 76 × 7 = 4942 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
87 = 8 × 67 × 6 = 4842 - Add the two like fractions:
4942 + 4842 = 49 + 4842 = 9742 - So, 7/6 + 8/7 = 97/42
In mixed form: 21342
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