Add 35/9 and 4/14, Solve 3 8/9 + 4/14 as a fraction

Add 35/9 and 4/14

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 4/14

35/9 + 4/14 is 263/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
35/9 = 35 × 14/9 × 14 = 490/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126
Add the two like fractions:
490/126 + 36/126 = 490 + 36/126 = 526/126
526/126 simplified gives 263/63
So, 35/9 + 4/14 = 263/63
In mixed form: 411/63

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