Add 35/14 and 3/9, Solve 2 7/14 + 3/9 as a fraction

Add 35/14 and 3/9

1^st number: 2 7/14, 2^nd number: 3/9

35/14 + 3/9 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
35/14 = 35 × 9/14 × 9 = 315/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
3/9 = 3 × 14/9 × 14 = 42/126
Add the two like fractions:
315/126 + 42/126 = 315 + 42/126 = 357/126
357/126 simplified gives 17/6
So, 35/14 + 3/9 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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