Add 2/10 and 25/7, Solve 2/10 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 2/10 and 25/7

1^st number: 2/10, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

2/10 + 25/7 is 132/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
25/7 = 25 × 10/7 × 10 = 250/70
Add the two like fractions:
14/70 + 250/70 = 14 + 250/70 = 264/70
264/70 simplified gives 132/35
So, 2/10 + 25/7 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35

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