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Add 10/5 and 3/35

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 3/35

10/5 + 3/35 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    10/5 = 10 × 7/5 × 7 = 70/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    3/35 = 3 × 1/35 × 1 = 3/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/35 + 3/35 = 70 + 3/35 = 73/35
  5. So, 10/5 + 3/35 = 73/35
    In mixed form: 23/35

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