Add 5/6 and 5/7
56 + 57 is 6542.
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,
56 = 5 × 76 × 7 = 3542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
57 = 5 × 67 × 6 = 3042 - Add the two like fractions:
3542 + 3042 = 35 + 3042 = 6542 - So, 5/6 + 5/7 = 65/42
In mixed form: 12342
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