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Add 35/9 and 30/28

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 2/28

35/9 + 30/28 is 625/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    35/9 = 35 × 28/9 × 28 = 980/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    30/28 = 30 × 9/28 × 9 = 270/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/252 + 270/252 = 980 + 270/252 = 1250/252
  5. 1250/252 simplified gives 625/126
  6. So, 35/9 + 30/28 = 625/126
    In mixed form: 4121/126

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