Add 2/35 and 72/9, Solve 2/35 + 8 0/9 as a fraction

Add 2/35 and 72/9

1^st number: 2/35, 2^nd number: 8 0/9

2/35 + 72/9 is 282/35.

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,
72/9 = 72 × 35/9 × 35 = 2520/315
Add the two like fractions:
18/315 + 2520/315 = 18 + 2520/315 = 2538/315
2538/315 simplified gives 282/35
So, 2/35 + 72/9 = 282/35
In mixed form: 82/35

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