Add 70/75 and 35/9
1st number: 70/75, 2nd number: 3 8/9
70/75 + 35/9 is 217/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
70/75 = 70 × 3/75 × 3 = 210/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225 - Add the two like fractions:
210/225 + 875/225 = 210 + 875/225 = 1085/225 - 1085/225 simplified gives 217/45
- So, 70/75 + 35/9 = 217/45
In mixed form: 437/45
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