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Convert these unlike fractions to equivalent like fractions and add them. You must use the lcd to get the answer correct. If possible, reduce the final sum. 14512.

Sagot :

Unlike fraction 1/7 is converted to equivalent  like fraction 2/14 and the sum of 2/14 + 3/14 = 5/14.

As given in the question,

Given fraction is equal to:

1/7=? + 3/14=?

Here there are two fractions

1/7 and 3/14

LCD( least common denominator) of 7 and 14 is equal to 14.

Now make them like fractions

1/7 is equivalent to

( 1/7) × ( 2/2) = 2/ 14

Now 2/14 and 3/14 are like fractions

Sum of like fractions is:

2/14 + 3/14

= ( 2+ 3) / 14

= 5/ 14

Therefore, the conversion of unlike fraction 1/7 to like fraction is 2/14. And sum of 2/14 + 3/14 = 5/14.

The complete question is:

Convert these unlike fractions to equivalent like fractions and add them. You must use the LCD to get the answer correct. If possible, reduce the final sum. 1/7=? + 3/14=?

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