Add 45/35 and 25/9, Solve 1 10/35 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 45/35 and 25/9

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

45/35 + 25/9 is 256/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
45/35 = 45 × 9/35 × 9 = 405/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
25/9 = 25 × 35/9 × 35 = 875/315
Add the two like fractions:
405/315 + 875/315 = 405 + 875/315 = 1280/315
1280/315 simplified gives 256/63
So, 45/35 + 25/9 = 256/63
In mixed form: 44/63

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