Add 4/6 and 9/7
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 1 2/7
46 + 97 is 4121.
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,
97 = 9 × 67 × 6 = 5442 - Add the two like fractions:
2842 + 5442 = 28 + 5442 = 8242 - 82/42 simplified gives 4121
- So, 4/6 + 9/7 = 41/21
In mixed form: 12021
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