Add 9/35 and 75/8
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 9 3/8
9/35 + 75/8 is 2697/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
75/8 = 75 × 35/8 × 35 = 2625/280 - Add the two like fractions:
72/280 + 2625/280 = 72 + 2625/280 = 2697/280 - So, 9/35 + 75/8 = 2697/280
In mixed form: 9177/280
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