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Add 48/5 and 9/35

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 9/35

48/5 + 9/35 is 69/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    48/5 = 48 × 7/5 × 7 = 336/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/35 + 9/35 = 336 + 9/35 = 345/35
  5. 345/35 simplified gives 69/7
  6. So, 48/5 + 9/35 = 69/7
    In mixed form: 96/7

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