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Add 8/35 and 6/9

8/35 + 6/9 is 94/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    6/9 = 6 × 35/9 × 35 = 210/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/315 + 210/315 = 72 + 210/315 = 282/315
  5. 282/315 simplified gives 94/105
  6. So, 8/35 + 6/9 = 94/105

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