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Add 45/35 and 75/9

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 8 3/9

45/35 + 75/9 is 202/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    45/35 = 45 × 9/35 × 9 = 405/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    75/9 = 75 × 35/9 × 35 = 2625/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/315 + 2625/315 = 405 + 2625/315 = 3030/315
  5. 3030/315 simplified gives 202/21
  6. So, 45/35 + 75/9 = 202/21
    In mixed form: 913/21

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