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Add 64/7 and 14/10

1st number: 9 1/7, 2nd number: 1 4/10

64/7 + 14/10 is 369/35.

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,
    64/7 = 64 × 10/7 × 10 = 640/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    14/10 = 14 × 7/10 × 7 = 98/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/70 + 98/70 = 640 + 98/70 = 738/70
  5. 738/70 simplified gives 369/35
  6. So, 64/7 + 14/10 = 369/35
    In mixed form: 1019/35

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