Add 4/6 and 4/7
46 + 47 is 2621.
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,
46 = 4 × 76 × 7 = 2842 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
47 = 4 × 67 × 6 = 2442 - Add the two like fractions:
2842 + 2442 = 28 + 2442 = 5242 - 52/42 simplified gives 2621
- So, 4/6 + 4/7 = 26/21
In mixed form: 1521
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