Add 56/2 and 5/35
1st number: 28 0/2, 2nd number: 5/35
56/2 + 5/35 is 197/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
56/2 = 56 × 35/2 × 35 = 1960/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/70 + 10/70 = 1960 + 10/70 = 1970/70 - 1970/70 simplified gives 197/7
- So, 56/2 + 5/35 = 197/7
In mixed form: 281/7
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