Add 35/9 and 16/35
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 16/35
35/9 + 16/35 is 1369/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/315 + 144/315 = 1225 + 144/315 = 1369/315 - So, 35/9 + 16/35 = 1369/315
In mixed form: 4109/315
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