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Add 9/14 and 35/4

1st number: 9/14, 2nd number: 8 3/4

9/14 + 35/4 is 263/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    9/14 = 9 × 2/14 × 2 = 18/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    35/4 = 35 × 7/4 × 7 = 245/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/28 + 245/28 = 18 + 245/28 = 263/28
  5. So, 9/14 + 35/4 = 263/28
    In mixed form: 911/28

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