Add 10/2 and 14/35
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 14/35
10/2 + 14/35 is 27/5.
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,
10/2 = 10 × 35/2 × 35 = 350/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
350/70 + 28/70 = 350 + 28/70 = 378/70 - 378/70 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 10/2 + 14/35 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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