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Add 10/7 and 32/30

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 1 2/30

10/7 + 32/30 is 262/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    10/7 = 10 × 30/7 × 30 = 300/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/210 + 224/210 = 300 + 224/210 = 524/210
  5. 524/210 simplified gives 262/105
  6. So, 10/7 + 32/30 = 262/105
    In mixed form: 252/105

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