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Add 3/2 and 10/35

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

3/2 + 10/35 is 25/14.

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,
    3/2 = 3 × 35/2 × 35 = 105/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    10/35 = 10 × 2/35 × 2 = 20/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/70 + 20/70 = 105 + 20/70 = 125/70
  5. 125/70 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 3/2 + 10/35 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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