Add 35/9 and 20/25
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 20/25
35/9 + 20/25 is 211/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
875/225 + 180/225 = 875 + 180/225 = 1055/225 - 1055/225 simplified gives 211/45
- So, 35/9 + 20/25 = 211/45
In mixed form: 431/45
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