Add 75/9 and 12/35
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 12/35
75/9 + 12/35 is 911/105.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 35/9 × 35 = 2625/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/315 + 108/315 = 2625 + 108/315 = 2733/315 - 2733/315 simplified gives 911/105
- So, 75/9 + 12/35 = 911/105
In mixed form: 871/105
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