Add 35/2 and 15/35
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 15/35
35/2 + 15/35 is 251/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
35/2 = 35 × 35/2 × 35 = 1225/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/70 + 30/70 = 1225 + 30/70 = 1255/70 - 1255/70 simplified gives 251/14
- So, 35/2 + 15/35 = 251/14
In mixed form: 1713/14
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