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Add 35/9 and 28/7

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 4 0/7

35/9 + 28/7 is 71/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    35/9 = 35 × 7/9 × 7 = 245/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    28/7 = 28 × 9/7 × 9 = 252/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/63 + 252/63 = 245 + 252/63 = 497/63
  5. 497/63 simplified gives 71/9
  6. So, 35/9 + 28/7 = 71/9
    In mixed form: 78/9

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