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8/14+ 1/ 7? Give your answer in its lowest terms.

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Edward Green 3 weeks ago

Final answer: The sum of 8/14 and 1/7 simplifies to 5/7 in its lowest terms. This is achieved by simplifying 8/14 to 4/7 and adding this to 1/7. Explanation: To find the sum of 8/14 and 1/7, first, we have to recognize that 8/14 can be simplified into lowest terms. We can simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor which is 2. Therefore, 8/14 simplifies to 4/7. Next, we add 4/7 and 1/7 together, as they are like fractions (fractions with the same denominator), we can add the numerators. This gives us a result of 5/7. So, 8/14 + 1/7 = 5/7 when expressed in its lowest terms. Learn more about Fraction Addition here: brainly.com/question/14427715 #SPJ1

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