Add 15/14 and 7/10, Solve 1 1/14 + 7/10 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 7/10

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 7/10

15/14 + 7/10 is 62/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
15/14 = 15 × 5/14 × 5 = 75/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
7/10 = 7 × 7/10 × 7 = 49/70
Add the two like fractions:
75/70 + 49/70 = 75 + 49/70 = 124/70
124/70 simplified gives 62/35
So, 15/14 + 7/10 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35

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