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Add 2/35 and 15/7

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 1/7

2/35 + 15/7 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    2/35 = 2 × 1/35 × 1 = 2/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    15/7 = 15 × 5/7 × 5 = 75/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/35 + 75/35 = 2 + 75/35 = 77/35
  5. 77/35 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 2/35 + 15/7 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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