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Add 1/4 and 10/35

1/4 + 10/35 is 15/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 40/140 = 35 + 40/140 = 75/140
  5. 75/140 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 1/4 + 10/35 = 15/28

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