Add 9/35 and 6/8
9/35 + 6/8 is 141/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
6/8 = 6 × 35/8 × 35 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
72/280 + 210/280 = 72 + 210/280 = 282/280 - 282/280 simplified gives 141/140
- So, 9/35 + 6/8 = 141/140
In mixed form: 11/140
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