Add 35/70 and 3/5
35/70 + 3/5 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 5 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
35/70 = 35 × 1/70 × 1 = 35/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
3/5 = 3 × 14/5 × 14 = 42/70 - Add the two like fractions:
35/70 + 42/70 = 35 + 42/70 = 77/70 - 77/70 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 35/70 + 3/5 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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