Add 7/2 and 4/10
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 4/10
72 + 410 is 3910.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
72 = 7 × 52 × 5 = 3510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
410 = 4 × 110 × 1 = 410 - Add the two like fractions:
3510 + 410 = 35 + 410 = 3910 - So, 7/2 + 4/10 = 39/10
In mixed form: 3910
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