(7)/(8)+(7)/(4) - addition of fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 7/8 + 7/4 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 8
• 7/8 = (1*7)/(1*8) = 7/8
• 7/4 = (2*7)/(2*4) = 14/8
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 7/8 + 7/4 = 7/8 + 14/8
• (7+14)/8 = 21/8

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{7}{8 }+\frac{ 7}{4 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 8

$ \frac{7}{8 }= \frac{(1*7)}{(1*8)} =\frac{ 7}{8} $

$ \frac{7}{4 }= \frac{(2*7)}{(2*4)} =\frac{ 14}{8} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{7}{8 }+\frac{ 7}{4 }=\frac{ 7}{8 }+\frac{ 14}{8} $

$ \frac{(7+14)}{8 }=\frac{ 21}{8} $

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