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Add 9/35 and 3/8

9/35 + 3/8 is 177/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/280 + 105/280 = 72 + 105/280 = 177/280
  5. So, 9/35 + 3/8 = 177/280

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