Add 4/2 and 5/35
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 5/35
4/2 + 5/35 is 15/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
4/2 = 4 × 35/2 × 35 = 140/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Add the two like fractions:
140/70 + 10/70 = 140 + 10/70 = 150/70 - 150/70 simplified gives 15/7
- So, 4/2 + 5/35 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7
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