Add 7/6 and 2/7
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 2/7
76 + 27 is 6142.
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,
76 = 7 × 76 × 7 = 4942 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
27 = 2 × 67 × 6 = 1242 - Add the two like fractions:
4942 + 1242 = 49 + 1242 = 6142 - So, 7/6 + 2/7 = 61/42
In mixed form: 11942
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