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Add 3/6 and 6/7

3/6 + 6/7 is 19/14.

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,
    3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    6/7 = 6 × 6/7 × 6 = 36/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/42 + 36/42 = 21 + 36/42 = 57/42
  5. 57/42 simplified gives 19/14
  6. So, 3/6 + 6/7 = 19/14
    In mixed form: 15/14

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