Add 28/7 and 2/10, Solve 4 0/7 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 2/10

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 2/10

28/7 + 2/10 is 21/5.

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,
28/7 = 28 × 10/7 × 10 = 280/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
Add the two like fractions:
280/70 + 14/70 = 280 + 14/70 = 294/70
294/70 simplified gives 21/5
So, 28/7 + 2/10 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5

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