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What is 1/7 + 1/7?

What is 1/7 + 1/7?

This is how you add

1
7
+
1
7

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

1 + 1 = 2

So the answer is:

2
7

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Nope. Try the next prime number, 3...

No good. 3 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 1/7 + 1/7

1
7
+
1
7
=
2
7
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