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Add 75/9 and 30/35

1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 30/35

75/9 + 30/35 is 193/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    75/9 = 75 × 35/9 × 35 = 2625/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    30/35 = 30 × 9/35 × 9 = 270/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/315 + 270/315 = 2625 + 270/315 = 2895/315
  5. 2895/315 simplified gives 193/21
  6. So, 75/9 + 30/35 = 193/21
    In mixed form: 94/21

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