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Add 3/36 and 9/25

3/36 + 9/25 is 133/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    9/25 = 9 × 36/25 × 36 = 324/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/900 + 324/900 = 75 + 324/900 = 399/900
  5. 399/900 simplified gives 133/300
  6. So, 3/36 + 9/25 = 133/300

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