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Add 9/35 and 25/9

1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 2 7/9

9/35 + 25/9 is 956/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    9/35 = 9 × 9/35 × 9 = 81/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    25/9 = 25 × 35/9 × 35 = 875/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/315 + 875/315 = 81 + 875/315 = 956/315
  5. So, 9/35 + 25/9 = 956/315
    In mixed form: 311/315

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