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Add 6/4 and 7/5

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 1 2/5

6/4 + 7/5 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    6/4 = 6 × 5/4 × 5 = 30/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    7/5 = 7 × 4/5 × 4 = 28/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/20 + 28/20 = 30 + 28/20 = 58/20
  5. 58/20 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 6/4 + 7/5 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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