Add 75/35 and 2/9
1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 2/9
75/35 + 2/9 is 149/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
75/35 = 75 × 9/35 × 9 = 675/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315 - Add the two like fractions:
675/315 + 70/315 = 675 + 70/315 = 745/315 - 745/315 simplified gives 149/63
- So, 75/35 + 2/9 = 149/63
In mixed form: 223/63
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