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Add 14/4 and 2/10

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 2/10

14/4 + 2/10 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 10 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    14/4 = 14 × 5/4 × 5 = 70/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    2/10 = 2 × 2/10 × 2 = 4/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/20 + 4/20 = 70 + 4/20 = 74/20
  5. 74/20 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 14/4 + 2/10 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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