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Add 10/6 and 9/7

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 2/7

10/6 + 9/7 is 62/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    10/6 = 10 × 7/6 × 7 = 70/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    9/7 = 9 × 6/7 × 6 = 54/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/42 + 54/42 = 70 + 54/42 = 124/42
  5. 124/42 simplified gives 62/21
  6. So, 10/6 + 9/7 = 62/21
    In mixed form: 220/21

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