Add 35/9 and 16/7
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2 2/7
35/9 + 16/7 is 389/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
35/9 = 35 × 7/9 × 7 = 245/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63 - Add the two like fractions:
245/63 + 144/63 = 245 + 144/63 = 389/63 - So, 35/9 + 16/7 = 389/63
In mixed form: 611/63
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