Add 35/9 and 40/35
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1 5/35
35/9 + 40/35 is 317/63.
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,
40/35 = 40 × 9/35 × 9 = 360/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/315 + 360/315 = 1225 + 360/315 = 1585/315 - 1585/315 simplified gives 317/63
- So, 35/9 + 40/35 = 317/63
In mixed form: 52/63
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