Solve 5/2+3/7=3

$$\frac{ 5 }{ 2 } + \frac{ 3 }{ 7 } =3$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 2 and 7 is 14. Convert \frac{5}{2} and \frac{3}{7} to fractions with denominator 14.

$$\frac{35}{14}+\frac{6}{14}=3$$

Since \frac{35}{14} and \frac{6}{14} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{35+6}{14}=3$$

Add 35 and 6 to get 41.

$$\frac{41}{14}=3$$

Convert 3 to fraction \frac{42}{14}.

$$\frac{41}{14}=\frac{42}{14}$$

Compare \frac{41}{14} and \frac{42}{14}.

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