Add 35/2 and 15/7
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 2 1/7
35/2 + 15/7 is 275/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
35/2 = 35 × 7/2 × 7 = 245/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
15/7 = 15 × 2/7 × 2 = 30/14 - Add the two like fractions:
245/14 + 30/14 = 245 + 30/14 = 275/14 - So, 35/2 + 15/7 = 275/14
In mixed form: 199/14
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