Add 8/2 and 9/35
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 9/35
8/2 + 9/35 is 149/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
8/2 = 8 × 35/2 × 35 = 280/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70 - Add the two like fractions:
280/70 + 18/70 = 280 + 18/70 = 298/70 - 298/70 simplified gives 149/35
- So, 8/2 + 9/35 = 149/35
In mixed form: 49/35
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