Add 28/6 and 24/7, Solve 4 4/6 + 3 3/7 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 24/7

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

28/6 + 24/7 is 170/21.

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,
28/6 = 28 × 7/6 × 7 = 196/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
24/7 = 24 × 6/7 × 6 = 144/42
Add the two like fractions:
196/42 + 144/42 = 196 + 144/42 = 340/42
340/42 simplified gives 170/21
So, 28/6 + 24/7 = 170/21
In mixed form: 82/21

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