Add 5/2 and 10/70
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 10/70
5/2 + 10/70 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70 - Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 10/70 = 175 + 10/70 = 185/70 - 185/70 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 5/2 + 10/70 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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