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Add 7/35 and 10/9

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 1/9

7/35 + 10/9 is 59/45.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 9/35 × 9 = 63/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    10/9 = 10 × 35/9 × 35 = 350/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/315 + 350/315 = 63 + 350/315 = 413/315
  5. 413/315 simplified gives 59/45
  6. So, 7/35 + 10/9 = 59/45
    In mixed form: 114/45

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