Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the expression 7/8 + 1/6 and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Solution

The image asks us to evaluate the expression:

78+16\frac{7}{8} + \frac{1}{6}

We need to find the sum of these two fractions in simplest form. Here's the process:

  1. Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD): The denominators are 8 and 6. To find the LCD, we need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 6.

    Factors of 8: 232^3
    Factors of 6: 2×32 \times 3

    The LCM of 8 and 6 is 2424.

  2. Convert each fraction to have the LCD: 78=7×38×3=2124\frac{7}{8} = \frac{7 \times 3}{8 \times 3} = \frac{21}{24} 16=1×46×4=424\frac{1}{6} = \frac{1 \times 4}{6 \times 4} = \frac{4}{24}

  3. Add the fractions: 2124+424=21+424=2524\frac{21}{24} + \frac{4}{24} = \frac{21 + 4}{24} = \frac{25}{24}

  4. Simplify if necessary: The fraction 2524\frac{25}{24} is already in its simplest form, as 25 and 24 have no common factors other than 1.

Thus, the final answer is:

2524\boxed{\frac{25}{24}}

Would you like further details, or do you have any questions about this?

Here are five related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How can we subtract fractions with different denominators?
  2. What is the process to multiply two fractions?
  3. How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?
  4. How do you find the least common denominator for three fractions?
  5. How can you simplify complex fractions?

Tip: Always remember to simplify fractions at the end to ensure the answer is in its simplest form!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Addition of Fractions
Least Common Denominator

Formulas

LCD (Least Common Denominator) of fractions
Addition of fractions with different denominators

Theorems

Least Common Multiple

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7