Chapter 0, Problem 16POT

To determine

To calculate: The value of expression $\frac{1}{7}+\frac{5}{7}$ in the simplest form.

Answer to Problem 16POT

The value of expression $\frac{1}{7}+\frac{5}{7}$ is $\frac{6}{7}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given expression is $\frac{1}{7}+\frac{5}{7}$ .

Formula used:

The addition of two or more terms is denoted by $+$ sign that is if two terms are separated by $+$ then they are added up together.

Calculation:

Consider the provided expression,

  $\frac{1}{7}+\frac{5}{7}$

Observe that the denominator is same in both the rational numbers, so simply add the numerator of the both terms,

  $\begin{array}{c}\frac{1}{7}+\frac{5}{7}=\frac{5+1}{7}\\ =\frac{6}{7}\end{array}$

The above expression cannot be simplified further.

Therefore, the value of expression $\frac{1}{7}+\frac{5}{7}$ is $\frac{6}{7}$ .