Add 25/9 and 30/35
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 30/35
25/9 + 30/35 is 229/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
25/9 = 25 × 35/9 × 35 = 875/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315 - Add the two like fractions:
875/315 + 270/315 = 875 + 270/315 = 1145/315 - 1145/315 simplified gives 229/63
- So, 25/9 + 30/35 = 229/63
In mixed form: 340/63
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