Add 81/35 and 4/9
1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 4/9
81/35 + 4/9 is 869/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
81/35 = 81 × 9/35 × 9 = 729/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
4/9 = 4 × 35/9 × 35 = 140/315 - Add the two like fractions:
729/315 + 140/315 = 729 + 140/315 = 869/315 - So, 81/35 + 4/9 = 869/315
In mixed form: 2239/315
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