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What is 99/7 + 2/7?

What is 99/7 + 2/7?

This is how we add

99
7
+
2
7

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

99 + 2 = 101

Answer:

101
7

Step 2

Now, do we need to simplify this fraction?

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 99/7 + 2/7

99
7
+
2
7
=
101
7
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