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I can add fractions with unlike denominators. 3/7 + 1/6 =​

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Answer:

25/42

Explanation:

first find a same denominator

18/42 + 7/42

then add the new fractions

18/42 + 7/42 = 25/42

User Leger
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Answer:


(25)/(42)

Explanation:

  1. Find the LCM of 7 and 6: 42
  2. Alter the numerators, so they fit the denominators: 3 × 6 = 18, 1 × 7 = 7
  3. Re-write the fractions: 18/42 + 7/42

  4. (18)/(42) + (7)/(42) = (25)/(42)

I hope this helps!

User Hristo Valkanov
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