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Add 36/9 and 16/25

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 16/25

36/9 + 16/25 is 116/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    36/9 = 36 × 25/9 × 25 = 900/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/225 + 144/225 = 900 + 144/225 = 1044/225
  5. 1044/225 simplified gives 116/25
  6. So, 36/9 + 16/25 = 116/25
    In mixed form: 416/25

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