Add 70/2 and 15/35
1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 15/35
70/2 + 15/35 is 248/7.
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,
70/2 = 70 × 35/2 × 35 = 2450/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/70 + 30/70 = 2450 + 30/70 = 2480/70 - 2480/70 simplified gives 248/7
- So, 70/2 + 15/35 = 248/7
In mixed form: 353/7
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