What is 2/7 plus 10/35?
2/7 plus 10/35 equals 4/7 (or 0.571429 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/7 and 10/35 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/7 + 10/35 = 4/7
Simplified Fraction
4/7
Mixed Number
Proper (4/7)
Decimal Value
0.571429
Percentage
57.1429%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/7 + 10/35
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 35 is an exact multiple of 7 (7 ร 5 = 35). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 35, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(7, 35) = 35
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 35
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 5, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 10/35 by 1 so both fractions share the common base 35.
2 ร 5/7 ร 5 = 10/35 and 10 ร 1/35 ร 1 = 10/35
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (10 + 10 = 20) and keep the common denominator 35 unchanged.
10 + 10/35 = 20/35
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 20 and 35, which is 5. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 5.
20 รท 5/35 รท 5 = 4/7
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 4 by denominator 7 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.571429, or 57.1429%).
4 รท 7 = 0.571429 (57.1429%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/7 plus 10/35 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 4/7 |
| Mixed Number Form | 4/7 |
| Decimal Form | 0.571429 |
| Percentage | 57.1429% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/7 plus 10/35 as a fraction?
2/7 + 10/35 in simplest fraction form is 4/7.
What is 2/7 plus 10/35 as a decimal?
2/7 + 10/35 converted to a decimal is 0.571429.
What is 2/7 plus 10/35 as a percentage?
2/7 + 10/35 expressed as a percentage is 57.1429%.
Does 2/7 plus 10/35 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.571429...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.