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Add 32/5 and 7/35

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 7/35

32/5 + 7/35 is 33/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    32/5 = 32 × 7/5 × 7 = 224/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    7/35 = 7 × 1/35 × 1 = 7/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/35 + 7/35 = 224 + 7/35 = 231/35
  5. 231/35 simplified gives 33/5
  6. So, 32/5 + 7/35 = 33/5
    In mixed form: 63/5

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