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Add 35/7 and 8/9

1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 8/9

35/7 + 8/9 is 53/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    35/7 = 35 × 9/7 × 9 = 315/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    8/9 = 8 × 7/9 × 7 = 56/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/63 + 56/63 = 315 + 56/63 = 371/63
  5. 371/63 simplified gives 53/9
  6. So, 35/7 + 8/9 = 53/9
    In mixed form: 58/9

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