Add 16/7 and 14/10, Solve 2 2/7 + 1 4/10 as a fraction

Add 16/7 and 14/10

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

16/7 + 14/10 is 129/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
16/7 = 16 × 10/7 × 10 = 160/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
14/10 = 14 × 7/10 × 7 = 98/70
Add the two like fractions:
160/70 + 98/70 = 160 + 98/70 = 258/70
258/70 simplified gives 129/35
So, 16/7 + 14/10 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35

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