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Add 8/7 and 15/10

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

8/7 + 15/10 is 37/14.

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,
    8/7 = 8 × 10/7 × 10 = 80/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/70 + 105/70 = 80 + 105/70 = 185/70
  5. 185/70 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 8/7 + 15/10 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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