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Add 5/2 and 7/35

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

5/2 + 7/35 is 27/10.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 2/35 × 2 = 14/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/70 + 14/70 = 175 + 14/70 = 189/70
  5. 189/70 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 5/2 + 7/35 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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