Add 2/35 and 28/9
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 3 1/9
2/35 + 28/9 is 998/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
28/9 = 28 × 35/9 × 35 = 980/315 - Add the two like fractions:
18/315 + 980/315 = 18 + 980/315 = 998/315 - So, 2/35 + 28/9 = 998/315
In mixed form: 353/315
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