Add 75/9 and 7/35
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 7/35
75/9 + 7/35 is 128/15.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 9/35 × 9 = 63/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/315 + 63/315 = 2625 + 63/315 = 2688/315 - 2688/315 simplified gives 128/15
- So, 75/9 + 7/35 = 128/15
In mixed form: 88/15
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