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Add 4/35 and 1/9

4/35 + 1/9 is 71/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    4/35 = 4 × 9/35 × 9 = 36/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    1/9 = 1 × 35/9 × 35 = 35/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/315 + 35/315 = 36 + 35/315 = 71/315
  5. So, 4/35 + 1/9 = 71/315

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