Add 10/4 and 6/35, Solve 2 2/4 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 10/4 and 6/35

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 6/35

10/4 + 6/35 is 187/70.

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,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 24/140 = 350 + 24/140 = 374/140
374/140 simplified gives 187/70
So, 10/4 + 6/35 = 187/70
In mixed form: 247/70

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