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Add 35/9 and 5/7

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 5/7

35/9 + 5/7 is 290/63.

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,
   5/7 = 5 × 9/7 × 9 = 45/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/63 + 45/63 = 245 + 45/63 = 290/63
5. So, 35/9 + 5/7 = 290/63
   In mixed form: 438/63

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