Add 3/9 and 5/7
3/9 + 5/7 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
3/9 = 3 × 7/9 × 7 = 21/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
5/7 = 5 × 9/7 × 9 = 45/63 - Add the two like fractions:
21/63 + 45/63 = 21 + 45/63 = 66/63 - 66/63 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 3/9 + 5/7 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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