Add 35/9 and 2/75
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2/75
35/9 + 2/75 is 881/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Add the two like fractions:
875/225 + 6/225 = 875 + 6/225 = 881/225 - So, 35/9 + 2/75 = 881/225
In mixed form: 3206/225
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