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Add 28/5 and 9/35

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 9/35

28/5 + 9/35 is 41/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    28/5 = 28 × 7/5 × 7 = 196/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/35 + 9/35 = 196 + 9/35 = 205/35
  5. 205/35 simplified gives 41/7
  6. So, 28/5 + 9/35 = 41/7
    In mixed form: 56/7

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