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Add 10/35 and 2/7

10/35 + 2/7 is 4/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    10/35 = 10 × 1/35 × 1 = 10/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    2/7 = 2 × 5/7 × 5 = 10/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/35 + 10/35 = 10 + 10/35 = 20/35
  5. 20/35 simplified gives 4/7
  6. So, 10/35 + 2/7 = 4/7

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