Math Problem Statement

d. one third plus one fourth plus one fifth plus one sixth 1 3+ 1 4+ 1 5+ 1 6equals=Summation from k equals 1 to 4∑k=14enter your response here

Solution

The expression you provided, 13+14+15+16\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{6}, can be evaluated by finding a common denominator or adding each fraction individually. Here’s how it works:

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify the fractions: 13\frac{1}{3}, 14\frac{1}{4}, 15\frac{1}{5}, and 16\frac{1}{6}.

  2. Find a common denominator: The least common multiple of 3, 4, 5, and 6 is 60.

  3. Convert each fraction to have a denominator of 60:

    • 13=2060\frac{1}{3} = \frac{20}{60}
    • 14=1560\frac{1}{4} = \frac{15}{60}
    • 15=1260\frac{1}{5} = \frac{12}{60}
    • 16=1060\frac{1}{6} = \frac{10}{60}
  4. Add the fractions: 2060+1560+1260+1060=5760\frac{20}{60} + \frac{15}{60} + \frac{12}{60} + \frac{10}{60} = \frac{57}{60}

  5. Simplify the result: 5760\frac{57}{60} simplifies to 1920\frac{19}{20}.

Final Answer

13+14+15+16=1920\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{5} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{19}{20}

Would you like additional details on any of these steps?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the least common multiple of a set of numbers?
  2. How can you add fractions with different denominators?
  3. What other methods can you use to approximate the sum of fractions?
  4. How do you simplify fractions after summing them?
  5. What are other ways to calculate the sum of a series with fractional terms?

Tip: Always check for a common denominator to make addition of fractions simpler and avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Addition of Fractions
Finding Common Denominators
Summation Notation

Formulas

Sum of fractions: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc) / bd with common denominator
Summation notation: ∑ for sequence sums

Theorems

Least Common Multiple (LCM) for finding common denominators

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8