Add 10/4 and 10/7, Solve 2 2/4 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 10/7

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

10/4 + 10/7 is 55/14.

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,
10/7 = 10 × 4/7 × 4 = 40/28
Add the two like fractions:
70/28 + 40/28 = 70 + 40/28 = 110/28
110/28 simplified gives 55/14
So, 10/4 + 10/7 = 55/14
In mixed form: 313/14

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