Question

Add the following fractions 1 1/4 and 6 1/2
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Answer 1

Take the LCM of 4 ans 2 first and then

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$1\frac{1}{4} +6\frac{1}{2} =\\\\\frac{5}{4}+\frac{13}{2}=\\\\\\\frac{5}{4}+\frac{26}{4}=\frac{31}{4} =7\frac{3}{4} or 7.75$

We have 26 over 4 by multiplying 13*2 and 2*2 to get common demoniator.