Add 2/10 and 15/7
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 2 1/7
2/10 + 15/7 is 82/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
15/7 = 15 × 10/7 × 10 = 150/70 - Add the two like fractions:
14/70 + 150/70 = 14 + 150/70 = 164/70 - 164/70 simplified gives 82/35
- So, 2/10 + 15/7 = 82/35
In mixed form: 212/35
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