Add 5/10 and 27/35
5/10 + 27/35 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
27/35 = 27 × 2/35 × 2 = 54/70 - Add the two like fractions:
35/70 + 54/70 = 35 + 54/70 = 89/70 - So, 5/10 + 27/35 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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