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Add 35/2 and 2/5

1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 2/5

35/2 + 2/5 is 179/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 5 is 10

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
    35/2 = 35 × 5/2 × 5 = 175/10
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
    2/5 = 2 × 2/5 × 2 = 4/10
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/10 + 4/10 = 175 + 4/10 = 179/10
  5. So, 35/2 + 2/5 = 179/10
    In mixed form: 179/10

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