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Add 5/35 and 8/9

5/35 + 8/9 is 65/63.

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,
    5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    8/9 = 8 × 35/9 × 35 = 280/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/315 + 280/315 = 45 + 280/315 = 325/315
  5. 325/315 simplified gives 65/63
  6. So, 5/35 + 8/9 = 65/63
    In mixed form: 12/63

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