Add 35/14 and 12/10, Solve 2 7/14 + 1 2/10 as a fraction

Add 35/14 and 12/10

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 1 2/10

35/14 + 12/10 is 37/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
35/14 = 35 × 5/14 × 5 = 175/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
12/10 = 12 × 7/10 × 7 = 84/70
Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 84/70 = 175 + 84/70 = 259/70
259/70 simplified gives 37/10
So, 35/14 + 12/10 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10

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