Add 35/9 and 4/7
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 4/7
35/9 + 4/7 is 281/63.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 9/7 × 9 = 36/63 - Add the two like fractions:
245/63 + 36/63 = 245 + 36/63 = 281/63 - So, 35/9 + 4/7 = 281/63
In mixed form: 429/63
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