Add 32/7 and 42/10
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 4 2/10
32/7 + 42/10 is 307/35.
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,
32/7 = 32 × 10/7 × 10 = 320/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
42/10 = 42 × 7/10 × 7 = 294/70 - Add the two like fractions:
320/70 + 294/70 = 320 + 294/70 = 614/70 - 614/70 simplified gives 307/35
- So, 32/7 + 42/10 = 307/35
In mixed form: 827/35
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