Add 35/75 and 40/9
1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 4 4/9
35/75 + 40/9 is 221/45.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Add the two like fractions:
105/225 + 1000/225 = 105 + 1000/225 = 1105/225 - 1105/225 simplified gives 221/45
- So, 35/75 + 40/9 = 221/45
In mixed form: 441/45
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