Add 35/8 and 9/75
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 9/75
35/8 + 9/75 is 899/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
35/8 = 35 × 75/8 × 75 = 2625/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/600 + 72/600 = 2625 + 72/600 = 2697/600 - 2697/600 simplified gives 899/200
- So, 35/8 + 9/75 = 899/200
In mixed form: 499/200
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