Add 3/6 and 5/7
36 + 57 is 1714.
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,
36 = 3 × 76 × 7 = 2142 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
57 = 5 × 67 × 6 = 3042 - Add the two like fractions:
2142 + 3042 = 21 + 3042 = 5142 - 51/42 simplified gives 1714
- So, 3/6 + 5/7 = 17/14
In mixed form: 1314
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