Add 2/35 and 28/10
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 8/10
2/35 + 28/10 is 20/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
2/35 = 2 × 2/35 × 2 = 4/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
28/10 = 28 × 7/10 × 7 = 196/70 - Add the two like fractions:
4/70 + 196/70 = 4 + 196/70 = 200/70 - 200/70 simplified gives 20/7
- So, 2/35 + 28/10 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7
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