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Add 10/4 and 3/7

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

10/4 + 3/7 is 41/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    10/4 = 10 × 7/4 × 7 = 70/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    3/7 = 3 × 4/7 × 4 = 12/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/28 + 12/28 = 70 + 12/28 = 82/28
  5. 82/28 simplified gives 41/14
  6. So, 10/4 + 3/7 = 41/14
    In mixed form: 213/14

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