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Add 6/9 and 7/35

6/9 + 7/35 is 13/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    7/35 = 7 × 9/35 × 9 = 63/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/315 + 63/315 = 210 + 63/315 = 273/315
  5. 273/315 simplified gives 13/15
  6. So, 6/9 + 7/35 = 13/15

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