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Add 4/25 and 9/36

4/25 + 9/36 is 41/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    4/25 = 4 × 36/25 × 36 = 144/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/900 + 225/900 = 144 + 225/900 = 369/900
  5. 369/900 simplified gives 41/100
  6. So, 4/25 + 9/36 = 41/100

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