Add 6/4 and 7/3
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2 1/3
6/4 + 7/3 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
7/3 = 7 × 4/3 × 4 = 28/12 - Add the two like fractions:
18/12 + 28/12 = 18 + 28/12 = 46/12 - 46/12 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 6/4 + 7/3 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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