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Add 32/35 and 28/10

1st number: 32/35, 2nd number: 2 8/10

32/35 + 28/10 is 26/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    32/35 = 32 × 2/35 × 2 = 64/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    28/10 = 28 × 7/10 × 7 = 196/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/70 + 196/70 = 64 + 196/70 = 260/70
  5. 260/70 simplified gives 26/7
  6. So, 32/35 + 28/10 = 26/7
    In mixed form: 35/7

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