Add 10/4 and 1/7
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1/7
10/4 + 1/7 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
10/4 = 10 × 7/4 × 7 = 70/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
1/7 = 1 × 4/7 × 4 = 4/28 - Add the two like fractions:
70/28 + 4/28 = 70 + 4/28 = 74/28 - 74/28 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 10/4 + 1/7 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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