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

Add 36/9 and 4/75

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

36/9 + 4/75 is 304/75.

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,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
Add the two like fractions:
900/225 + 12/225 = 900 + 12/225 = 912/225
912/225 simplified gives 304/75
So, 36/9 + 4/75 = 304/75
In mixed form: 44/75

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