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Add 15/10 and 20/7

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 2 6/7

15/10 + 20/7 is 61/14.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    20/7 = 20 × 10/7 × 10 = 200/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/70 + 200/70 = 105 + 200/70 = 305/70
  5. 305/70 simplified gives 61/14
  6. So, 15/10 + 20/7 = 61/14
    In mixed form: 45/14

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