Add 10/2 and 25/35
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 25/35
10/2 + 25/35 is 40/7.
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,
25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70 - Add the two like fractions:
350/70 + 50/70 = 350 + 50/70 = 400/70 - 400/70 simplified gives 40/7
- So, 10/2 + 25/35 = 40/7
In mixed form: 55/7
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