Add 1/5 and 10/35
1/5 + 10/35 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
1/5 = 1 × 7/5 × 7 = 7/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
10/35 = 10 × 1/35 × 1 = 10/35 - Add the two like fractions:
7/35 + 10/35 = 7 + 10/35 = 17/35 - So, 1/5 + 10/35 = 17/35
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