Add 25/6 and 9/36, Solve 4 1/6 + 9/36 as a fraction

Add 25/6 and 9/36

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 9/36

25/6 + 9/36 is 53/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
25/6 = 25 × 6/6 × 6 = 150/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36
Add the two like fractions:
150/36 + 9/36 = 150 + 9/36 = 159/36
159/36 simplified gives 53/12
So, 25/6 + 9/36 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12

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