Add 35/49 and 3/9
35/49 + 3/9 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
35/49 = 35 × 9/49 × 9 = 315/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
3/9 = 3 × 49/9 × 49 = 147/441 - Add the two like fractions:
315/441 + 147/441 = 315 + 147/441 = 462/441 - 462/441 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 35/49 + 3/9 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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