Add 2/9 and 75/35, Solve 2/9 + 2 5/35 as a fraction

Add 2/9 and 75/35

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

2/9 + 75/35 is 149/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
75/35 = 75 × 9/35 × 9 = 675/315
Add the two like fractions:
70/315 + 675/315 = 70 + 675/315 = 745/315
745/315 simplified gives 149/63
So, 2/9 + 75/35 = 149/63
In mixed form: 223/63

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