Add 98/7 and 8/10, Solve 14 0/7 + 8/10 as a fraction

Add 98/7 and 8/10

1^st number: 14 0/7, 2^nd number: 8/10

98/7 + 8/10 is 74/5.

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,
98/7 = 98 × 10/7 × 10 = 980/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
8/10 = 8 × 7/10 × 7 = 56/70
Add the two like fractions:
980/70 + 56/70 = 980 + 56/70 = 1036/70
1036/70 simplified gives 74/5
So, 98/7 + 8/10 = 74/5
In mixed form: 144/5

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