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Add 4/7 and 5/10

4/7 + 5/10 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    4/7 = 4 × 10/7 × 10 = 40/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/70 + 35/70 = 40 + 35/70 = 75/70
  5. 75/70 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 4/7 + 5/10 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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