Add 5/35 and 3/7
5/35 + 3/7 is 4/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
5/35 = 5 × 1/35 × 1 = 5/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
3/7 = 3 × 5/7 × 5 = 15/35 - Add the two like fractions:
5/35 + 15/35 = 5 + 15/35 = 20/35 - 20/35 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 5/35 + 3/7 = 4/7
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