Add 75/9 and 5/35
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 5/35
75/9 + 5/35 is 178/21.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/315 + 45/315 = 2625 + 45/315 = 2670/315 - 2670/315 simplified gives 178/21
- So, 75/9 + 5/35 = 178/21
In mixed form: 810/21
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