Add 10/4 and 5/35
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 5/35
10/4 + 5/35 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 20/140 = 350 + 20/140 = 370/140 - 370/140 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 10/4 + 5/35 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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