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Add 35/5 and 35/14

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 2 7/14

35/5 + 35/14 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    35/5 = 35 × 14/5 × 14 = 490/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    35/14 = 35 × 5/14 × 5 = 175/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/70 + 175/70 = 490 + 175/70 = 665/70
  5. 665/70 simplified gives 19/2
  6. So, 35/5 + 35/14 = 19/2
    In mixed form: 91/2

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