Add 40/7 and 2/10, Solve 5 5/7 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 40/7 and 2/10

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 2/10

40/7 + 2/10 is 207/35.

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,
40/7 = 40 × 10/7 × 10 = 400/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70
Add the two like fractions:
400/70 + 14/70 = 400 + 14/70 = 414/70
414/70 simplified gives 207/35
So, 40/7 + 2/10 = 207/35
In mixed form: 532/35

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