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Add 81/9 and 5/35

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 5/35

81/9 + 5/35 is 64/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    81/9 = 81 × 35/9 × 35 = 2835/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/315 + 45/315 = 2835 + 45/315 = 2880/315
  5. 2880/315 simplified gives 64/7
  6. So, 81/9 + 5/35 = 64/7
    In mixed form: 91/7

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