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Add 9/7 and 15/10

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

9/7 + 15/10 is 39/14.

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,
    9/7 = 9 × 10/7 × 10 = 90/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/70 + 105/70 = 90 + 105/70 = 195/70
  5. 195/70 simplified gives 39/14
  6. So, 9/7 + 15/10 = 39/14
    In mixed form: 211/14

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