Add 35/4 and 9/75, Solve 8 3/4 + 9/75 as a fraction

Add 35/4 and 9/75

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 9/75

35/4 + 9/75 is 887/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
35/4 = 35 × 75/4 × 75 = 2625/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
Add the two like fractions:
2625/300 + 36/300 = 2625 + 36/300 = 2661/300
2661/300 simplified gives 887/100
So, 35/4 + 9/75 = 887/100
In mixed form: 887/100

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