Add 1/2 and 5/35
1/2 + 5/35 is 9/14.
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,
1/2 = 1 × 35/2 × 35 = 35/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Add the two like fractions:
35/70 + 10/70 = 35 + 10/70 = 45/70 - 45/70 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 1/2 + 5/35 = 9/14
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