Add 5/9 and 8/35
5/9 + 8/35 is 247/315.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 35/9 × 35 = 175/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315 - Add the two like fractions:
175/315 + 72/315 = 175 + 72/315 = 247/315 - So, 5/9 + 8/35 = 247/315
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