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Add 36/9 and 84/25

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 3 9/25

36/9 + 84/25 is 184/25.

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,
    84/25 = 84 × 9/25 × 9 = 756/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/225 + 756/225 = 900 + 756/225 = 1656/225
  5. 1656/225 simplified gives 184/25
  6. So, 36/9 + 84/25 = 184/25
    In mixed form: 79/25

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