Add 35/75 and 25/9
1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 2 7/9
35/75 + 25/9 is 146/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
25/9 = 25 × 25/9 × 25 = 625/225 - Add the two like fractions:
105/225 + 625/225 = 105 + 625/225 = 730/225 - 730/225 simplified gives 146/45
- So, 35/75 + 25/9 = 146/45
In mixed form: 311/45
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