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Add 49/35 and 5/10

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 5/10

49/35 + 5/10 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    49/35 = 49 × 2/35 × 2 = 98/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/70 + 35/70 = 98 + 35/70 = 133/70
  5. 133/70 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 49/35 + 5/10 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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