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Add 3/9 and 5/35

3/9 + 5/35 is 10/21.

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,
    3/9 = 3 × 35/9 × 35 = 105/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/315 + 45/315 = 105 + 45/315 = 150/315
  5. 150/315 simplified gives 10/21
  6. So, 3/9 + 5/35 = 10/21

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