Add 35/14 and 15/4, Solve 2 7/14 + 3 3/4 as a fraction

Add 35/14 and 15/4

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 3 3/4

35/14 + 15/4 is 25/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
35/14 = 35 × 2/14 × 2 = 70/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
15/4 = 15 × 7/4 × 7 = 105/28
Add the two like fractions:
70/28 + 105/28 = 70 + 105/28 = 175/28
175/28 simplified gives 25/4
So, 35/14 + 15/4 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4

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