Add 7/3 and 7/35
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 7/35
7/3 + 7/35 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
7/3 = 7 × 35/3 × 35 = 245/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105 - Add the two like fractions:
245/105 + 21/105 = 245 + 21/105 = 266/105 - 266/105 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 7/3 + 7/35 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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