Add 35/75 and 5/9
35/75 + 5/9 is 46/45.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Add the two like fractions:
105/225 + 125/225 = 105 + 125/225 = 230/225 - 230/225 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 35/75 + 5/9 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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