Add 15/7 and 5/10
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 5/10
15/7 + 5/10 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
15/7 = 15 × 10/7 × 10 = 150/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70 - Add the two like fractions:
150/70 + 35/70 = 150 + 35/70 = 185/70 - 185/70 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 15/7 + 5/10 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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