Add 35/2 and 4/5
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 4/5
35/2 + 4/5 is 183/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
35/2 = 35 × 5/2 × 5 = 175/10 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
4/5 = 4 × 2/5 × 2 = 8/10 - Add the two like fractions:
175/10 + 8/10 = 175 + 8/10 = 183/10 - So, 35/2 + 4/5 = 183/10
In mixed form: 183/10
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