Add 72/9 and 1/35
1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 1/35
72/9 + 1/35 is 281/35.
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,
72/9 = 72 × 35/9 × 35 = 2520/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/315 + 9/315 = 2520 + 9/315 = 2529/315 - 2529/315 simplified gives 281/35
- So, 72/9 + 1/35 = 281/35
In mixed form: 81/35
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