Add 18/7 and 8/10
1st number: 2 4/7, 2nd number: 8/10
18/7 + 8/10 is 118/35.
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,
18/7 = 18 × 10/7 × 10 = 180/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
8/10 = 8 × 7/10 × 7 = 56/70 - Add the two like fractions:
180/70 + 56/70 = 180 + 56/70 = 236/70 - 236/70 simplified gives 118/35
- So, 18/7 + 8/10 = 118/35
In mixed form: 313/35
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