Add 7/6 and 6/7
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 6/7
76 + 67 is 8542.
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,
67 = 6 × 67 × 6 = 3642 - Add the two like fractions:
4942 + 3642 = 49 + 3642 = 8542 - So, 7/6 + 6/7 = 85/42
In mixed form: 2142
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