Add 10/4 and 27/35
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 27/35
10/4 + 27/35 is 229/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 108/140 = 350 + 108/140 = 458/140 - 458/140 simplified gives 229/70
- So, 10/4 + 27/35 = 229/70
In mixed form: 319/70
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