Add 8/35 and 49/9, Solve 8/35 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 8/35 and 49/9

1^st number: 8/35, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

8/35 + 49/9 is 1787/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
49/9 = 49 × 35/9 × 35 = 1715/315
Add the two like fractions:
72/315 + 1715/315 = 72 + 1715/315 = 1787/315
So, 8/35 + 49/9 = 1787/315
In mixed form: 5212/315

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