Add 10/2 and 75/70
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/70
10/2 + 75/70 is 85/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
75/70 = 75 × 1/70 × 1 = 75/70 - Add the two like fractions:
350/70 + 75/70 = 350 + 75/70 = 425/70 - 425/70 simplified gives 85/14
- So, 10/2 + 75/70 = 85/14
In mixed form: 61/14
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