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