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Add 1/9 and 72/35

1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 2 2/35

1/9 + 72/35 is 683/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    1/9 = 1 × 35/9 × 35 = 35/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    72/35 = 72 × 9/35 × 9 = 648/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/315 + 648/315 = 35 + 648/315 = 683/315
  5. So, 1/9 + 72/35 = 683/315
    In mixed form: 253/315

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