Add 36/9 and 3/75, Solve 4 0/9 + 3/75 as a fraction

Add 36/9 and 3/75

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 3/75

36/9 + 3/75 is 101/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
36/9 = 36 × 25/9 × 25 = 900/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225
Add the two like fractions:
900/225 + 9/225 = 900 + 9/225 = 909/225
909/225 simplified gives 101/25
So, 36/9 + 3/75 = 101/25
In mixed form: 41/25

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