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Add 10/35 and 25/10

1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 2 5/10

10/35 + 25/10 is 39/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/70 + 175/70 = 20 + 175/70 = 195/70
  5. 195/70 simplified gives 39/14
  6. So, 10/35 + 25/10 = 39/14
    In mixed form: 211/14

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