Add 5/3 and 4/7
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 4/7
53 + 47 is 4721.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
53 = 5 × 73 × 7 = 3521 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
47 = 4 × 37 × 3 = 1221 - Add the two like fractions:
3521 + 1221 = 35 + 1221 = 4721 - So, 5/3 + 4/7 = 47/21
In mixed form: 2521
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