Question

Find the sum 1/7 + 2/5

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

To add efficiently, you would need to have a common denominator. in this case the least common denominator (LCD) would be 35. 1/7 = 5/35 and 2/5 = 14/35

add the numerators together to get your answer:

19/35

Answer 2

Answer:

19/35

Step-by-step explanation:

make the denominator 35

so 1/7 times 5/5= 5/35

2/5 times 7/7= 14/35

14/35 plus 5/35= 19/35