Add 4/7 and 2/10
4/7 + 2/10 is 27/35.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 10/7 × 10 = 40/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Add the two like fractions:
40/70 + 14/70 = 40 + 14/70 = 54/70 - 54/70 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 4/7 + 2/10 = 27/35
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