Add 75/9 and 2/35, Solve 8 3/9 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 75/9 and 2/35

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 2/35

75/9 + 2/35 is 881/105.

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,
2/35 = 2 × 9/35 × 9 = 18/315
Add the two like fractions:
2625/315 + 18/315 = 2625 + 18/315 = 2643/315
2643/315 simplified gives 881/105
So, 75/9 + 2/35 = 881/105
In mixed form: 841/105

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