Add 35/5 and 7/9
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 7/9
35/5 + 7/9 is 70/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
35/5 = 35 × 9/5 × 9 = 315/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
315/45 + 35/45 = 315 + 35/45 = 350/45 - 350/45 simplified gives 70/9
- So, 35/5 + 7/9 = 70/9
In mixed form: 77/9
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