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Add 7/4 and 5/6

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 5/6

7/4 + 5/6 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    5/6 = 5 × 2/6 × 2 = 10/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/12 + 10/12 = 21 + 10/12 = 31/12
  5. So, 7/4 + 5/6 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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