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Add 10/28 and 16/7

1st number: 10/28, 2nd number: 2 2/7

10/28 + 16/7 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    10/28 = 10 × 1/28 × 1 = 10/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    16/7 = 16 × 4/7 × 4 = 64/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/28 + 64/28 = 10 + 64/28 = 74/28
  5. 74/28 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 10/28 + 16/7 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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