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Add 5/35 and 28/10

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 2 8/10

5/35 + 28/10 is 103/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    28/10 = 28 × 7/10 × 7 = 196/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/70 + 196/70 = 10 + 196/70 = 206/70
  5. 206/70 simplified gives 103/35
  6. So, 5/35 + 28/10 = 103/35
    In mixed form: 233/35

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