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Add 21/2 and 6/35

1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 6/35

21/2 + 6/35 is 747/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    21/2 = 21 × 35/2 × 35 = 735/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/70 + 12/70 = 735 + 12/70 = 747/70
  5. So, 21/2 + 6/35 = 747/70
    In mixed form: 1047/70

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