Solve 5/6+52/7

$$\frac{ 5 }{ 6 } + \frac{ 52 }{ 7 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{347}{42}\approx 8.261904762$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 6 and 7 is 42. Convert \frac{5}{6} and \frac{52}{7} to fractions with denominator 42.

$$\frac{35}{42}+\frac{312}{42}$$

Since \frac{35}{42} and \frac{312}{42} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{35+312}{42}$$

Add 35 and 312 to get 347.

$$\frac{347}{42}$$

Factor

$$\frac{347}{2 \cdot 3 \cdot 7} = 8\frac{11}{42} = 8.261904761904763$$