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Add 14/35 and 28/9

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 3 1/9

14/35 + 28/9 is 158/45.

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,
    14/35 = 14 × 9/35 × 9 = 126/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    28/9 = 28 × 35/9 × 35 = 980/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/315 + 980/315 = 126 + 980/315 = 1106/315
  5. 1106/315 simplified gives 158/45
  6. So, 14/35 + 28/9 = 158/45
    In mixed form: 323/45

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