Add 5/3 and 7/6
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 1/6
53 + 76 is 176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
53 = 5 × 23 × 2 = 106 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
76 = 7 × 16 × 1 = 76 - Add the two like fractions:
106 + 76 = 10 + 76 = 176 - So, 5/3 + 7/6 = 17/6
In mixed form: 256
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