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Add 54/6 and 4/7

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 4/7

54/6 + 4/7 is 67/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    54/6 = 54 × 7/6 × 7 = 378/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    4/7 = 4 × 6/7 × 6 = 24/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/42 + 24/42 = 378 + 24/42 = 402/42
  5. 402/42 simplified gives 67/7
  6. So, 54/6 + 4/7 = 67/7
    In mixed form: 94/7

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