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Add 5/14 and 5/35

5/14 + 5/35 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    5/14 = 5 × 5/14 × 5 = 25/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/70 + 10/70 = 25 + 10/70 = 35/70
  5. 35/70 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 5/14 + 5/35 = 1/2

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