Add 35/9 and 25/35
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 25/35
35/9 + 25/35 is 290/63.
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,
25/35 = 25 × 9/35 × 9 = 225/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/315 + 225/315 = 1225 + 225/315 = 1450/315 - 1450/315 simplified gives 290/63
- So, 35/9 + 25/35 = 290/63
In mixed form: 438/63
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