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Add 4/6 and 3/7

4/6 + 3/7 is 23/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    3/7 = 3 × 6/7 × 6 = 18/42
  4. Add the two fractions:
    28/42 + 18/42 = 28 + 18/42 = 46/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/21
  6. In mixed form: 12/21

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