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

Add 10/7 and 2/10

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 2/10

10/7 + 2/10 is 57/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
10/7 = 10 × 10/7 × 10 = 100/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
Add the two like fractions:
100/70 + 14/70 = 100 + 14/70 = 114/70
114/70 simplified gives 57/35
So, 10/7 + 2/10 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35

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