Add 20/7 and 16/10
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 1 6/10
20/7 + 16/10 is 156/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/7 = 20 × 10/7 × 10 = 200/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Add the two like fractions:
200/70 + 112/70 = 200 + 112/70 = 312/70 - 312/70 simplified gives 156/35
- So, 20/7 + 16/10 = 156/35
In mixed form: 416/35
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