Question

add. write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.
$1 \frac{4}{7} + 7 \frac{2}{7}$

Explanation:

Step1: Add the whole numbers and the fractions separately

For the whole numbers: \(1 + 7 = 8\)
For the fractions: \(\frac{4}{7}+\frac{2}{7}=\frac{4 + 2}{7}=\frac{6}{7}\)

Step2: Combine the results

Combine the sum of the whole numbers and the sum of the fractions: \(8+\frac{6}{7}=8\frac{6}{7}\)

Answer:

\(8\frac{6}{7}\)