Add 8/9 and 7/35
8/9 + 7/35 is 49/45.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 9/35 × 9 = 63/315 - Add the two like fractions:
280/315 + 63/315 = 280 + 63/315 = 343/315 - 343/315 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 8/9 + 7/35 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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