Add 35/9 and 2/8
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2/8
35/9 + 2/8 is 149/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
35/9 = 35 × 8/9 × 8 = 280/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
280/72 + 18/72 = 280 + 18/72 = 298/72 - 298/72 simplified gives 149/36
- So, 35/9 + 2/8 = 149/36
In mixed form: 45/36
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