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Add 10/2 and 81/35

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 2 11/35

10/2 + 81/35 is 256/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    10/2 = 10 × 35/2 × 35 = 350/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    81/35 = 81 × 2/35 × 2 = 162/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/70 + 162/70 = 350 + 162/70 = 512/70
  5. 512/70 simplified gives 256/35
  6. So, 10/2 + 81/35 = 256/35
    In mixed form: 711/35

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