Add 5/35 and 5/10
5/35 + 5/10 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
5/10 = 5 × 7/10 × 7 = 35/70 - Add the two like fractions:
10/70 + 35/70 = 10 + 35/70 = 45/70 - 45/70 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 5/35 + 5/10 = 9/14
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