Add 10/5 and 27/35
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 27/35
10/5 + 27/35 is 97/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
10/5 = 10 × 7/5 × 7 = 70/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
27/35 = 27 × 1/35 × 1 = 27/35 - Add the two like fractions:
70/35 + 27/35 = 70 + 27/35 = 97/35 - So, 10/5 + 27/35 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35
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