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Add 14/9 and 3/35

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 3/35

14/9 + 3/35 is 517/315.

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,
    14/9 = 14 × 35/9 × 35 = 490/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    3/35 = 3 × 9/35 × 9 = 27/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/315 + 27/315 = 490 + 27/315 = 517/315
  5. So, 14/9 + 3/35 = 517/315
    In mixed form: 1202/315

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