Add the fraction and simplify,
Given:
The given fraction is,
Concept Used:
- A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factor other than 1.
- Identify all the factors of the numerator.
- Identify all the factors of the denominator.
- Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerator and the denominator.
- Divide both numerator and denominator by the GCF.
- If the fraction is improper, convert it to a mixed number.
Calculation:
Thus, the simplest form of fraction is,
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