Add 7/10 and 2/5
7/10 + 2/5 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
7/10 = 7 × 1/10 × 1 = 7/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
2/5 = 2 × 2/5 × 2 = 4/10 - Add the two like fractions:
7/10 + 4/10 = 7 + 4/10 = 11/10 - So, 7/10 + 2/5 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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