Add 2/35 and 72/10, Solve 2/35 + 7 2/10 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 72/10

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

2/35 + 72/10 is 254/35.

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,
72/10 = 72 × 7/10 × 7 = 504/70
Add the two like fractions:
4/70 + 504/70 = 4 + 504/70 = 508/70
508/70 simplified gives 254/35
So, 2/35 + 72/10 = 254/35
In mixed form: 79/35

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