Add 35/10 and 30/7, Solve 3 5/10 + 4 2/7 as a fraction

Add 35/10 and 30/7

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 4 2/7

35/10 + 30/7 is 109/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
35/10 = 35 × 7/10 × 7 = 245/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
30/7 = 30 × 10/7 × 10 = 300/70
Add the two like fractions:
245/70 + 300/70 = 245 + 300/70 = 545/70
545/70 simplified gives 109/14
So, 35/10 + 30/7 = 109/14
In mixed form: 711/14

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