Add 75/2 and 14/35
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 14/35
75/2 + 14/35 is 379/10.
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,
75/2 = 75 × 35/2 × 35 = 2625/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/70 + 28/70 = 2625 + 28/70 = 2653/70 - 2653/70 simplified gives 379/10
- So, 75/2 + 14/35 = 379/10
In mixed form: 379/10
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