Add 9/7 and 16/10
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 1 6/10
9/7 + 16/10 is 101/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/7 = 9 × 10/7 × 10 = 90/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
16/10 = 16 × 7/10 × 7 = 112/70 - Add the two like fractions:
90/70 + 112/70 = 90 + 112/70 = 202/70 - 202/70 simplified gives 101/35
- So, 9/7 + 16/10 = 101/35
In mixed form: 231/35
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