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Add 5/2 and 42/35

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 7/35

5/2 + 42/35 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    42/35 = 42 × 2/35 × 2 = 84/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/70 + 84/70 = 175 + 84/70 = 259/70
  5. 259/70 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 5/2 + 42/35 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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