What is 57/7 + 2/7?
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This is how we add
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Step 1Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 57 + 2 = 59 That gives us an answer of
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Step 2Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... Nope. Try the next prime number, 11... No good. 11 is larger than 7. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 57/7 + 2/7
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