Add 18/6 and 4/7
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 4/7
186 + 47 is 257.
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,
186 = 18 × 76 × 7 = 12642 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
47 = 4 × 67 × 6 = 2442 - Add the two like fractions:
12642 + 2442 = 126 + 2442 = 15042 - 150/42 simplified gives 257
- So, 18/6 + 4/7 = 25/7
In mixed form: 347
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