Add 8/9 and 15/35
8/9 + 15/35 is 83/63.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 35/9 × 35 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 135/315 = 280 + 135/315 = 415/315 - 415/315 simplified gives 83/63
- So, 8/9 + 15/35 = 83/63
In mixed form: 120/63
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