Add 40/9 and 16/35
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 16/35
40/9 + 16/35 is 1544/315.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 35/9 × 35 = 1400/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/315 + 144/315 = 1400 + 144/315 = 1544/315 - So, 40/9 + 16/35 = 1544/315
In mixed form: 4284/315
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