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Add 1/10 and 4/7

1/10 + 4/7 is 47/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    1/10 = 1 × 7/10 × 7 = 7/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    4/7 = 4 × 10/7 × 10 = 40/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/70 + 40/70 = 7 + 40/70 = 47/70
  5. So, 1/10 + 4/7 = 47/70

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