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Add 21/4 and 10/35

1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 10/35

21/4 + 10/35 is 155/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    21/4 = 21 × 35/4 × 35 = 735/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/140 + 40/140 = 735 + 40/140 = 775/140
  5. 775/140 simplified gives 155/28
  6. So, 21/4 + 10/35 = 155/28
    In mixed form: 515/28

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