Add 35/9 and 15/35
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 15/35
35/9 + 15/35 is 272/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/315 + 135/315 = 1225 + 135/315 = 1360/315 - 1360/315 simplified gives 272/63
- So, 35/9 + 15/35 = 272/63
In mixed form: 420/63
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