What is 57/7 + 6/7?
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Here's how to add
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Step 1Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 57 + 6 = 63 So what's the answer so far?
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Step 2Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 5... No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 7... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 7? Yes! So we reduce it:
So far so good... let's try to divide by that number again. No good. 7 is larger than 1. So we're done reducing. And we're done! Here's the final answer to 57/7 + 6/7
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