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Add 9/4 and 16/35

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 16/35

9/4 + 16/35 is 379/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/140 + 64/140 = 315 + 64/140 = 379/140
  5. So, 9/4 + 16/35 = 379/140
    In mixed form: 299/140

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