Question

What is the sum of 1/6 and 1/7? A 15/42 B 13/42 c 2/13 D 1/42

Answer 1

Answer:

B.) 13/42

Step-by-step explanation:

Basically just find the LVM between the fractions in order to properly add them together, then multiply the fractions by the whole number that causes it to equal the LCM

It looks like this:

LCM between 6 and 7 is 42,

1/6 x 7/7 = 7/42

1/7 x 6/6 = 6/42

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                 13/42

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Answer 2

Answer:

Option B, $\frac{13}{42}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Make common denominators

$\frac{1}{6}$ → $\frac{1}{6} * \frac{7}{7}$ → $\frac{7}{42}$

$\frac{1}{7}$ → $\frac{1}{7} * \frac{6}{6}$ → $\frac{6}{42}$

Step 2:  Combine

$\frac{7}{42} + \frac{6}{42}$

$\frac{13}{42}$

Answer:  Option B, $\frac{13}{42}$