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

Add 35/8 and 3/9

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

35/8 + 3/9 is 113/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72
Add the two like fractions:
315/72 + 24/72 = 315 + 24/72 = 339/72
339/72 simplified gives 113/24
So, 35/8 + 3/9 = 113/24
In mixed form: 417/24

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