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Add 15/7 and 32/10

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

15/7 + 32/10 is 187/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    15/7 = 15 × 10/7 × 10 = 150/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    32/10 = 32 × 7/10 × 7 = 224/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/70 + 224/70 = 150 + 224/70 = 374/70
  5. 374/70 simplified gives 187/35
  6. So, 15/7 + 32/10 = 187/35
    In mixed form: 512/35

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