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Add 35/2 and 5/35

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 5/35

35/2 + 5/35 is 247/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    35/2 = 35 × 35/2 × 35 = 1225/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/70 + 10/70 = 1225 + 10/70 = 1235/70
  5. 1235/70 simplified gives 247/14
  6. So, 35/2 + 5/35 = 247/14
    In mixed form: 179/14

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