Add 10/7 and 15/20
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 15/20
10/7 + 15/20 is 61/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
10/7 = 10 × 20/7 × 20 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Add the two like fractions:
200/140 + 105/140 = 200 + 105/140 = 305/140 - 305/140 simplified gives 61/28
- So, 10/7 + 15/20 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28
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