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Add 10/2 and 3/7

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 3/7

10/2 + 3/7 is 38/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    10/2 = 10 × 7/2 × 7 = 70/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    3/7 = 3 × 2/7 × 2 = 6/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/14 + 6/14 = 70 + 6/14 = 76/14
  5. 76/14 simplified gives 38/7
  6. So, 10/2 + 3/7 = 38/7
    In mixed form: 53/7

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