Add the fraction 5/8 + 4/7
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Step-by-step explanation:
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
5
8
=
5 × 7
8 × 7
=
35
56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
4
7
=
4 × 8
7 × 8
=
32
56
Add the two fractions:
35
56
+
32
56
=
35 + 32
56
=
67
56
So, 5/8 + 4/7 = 67/56
In mixed form: 1
11
56
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