Add 8/6 and 6/7
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 6/7
86 + 67 is 4621.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
86 = 8 × 76 × 7 = 5642 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
67 = 6 × 67 × 6 = 3642 - Add the two fractions:
5642 + 3642 = 56 + 3642 = 9242 - 92/42 simplified gives 4621
- So, 8/6 + 6/7 = 46/21
In mixed form: 2421
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