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Add 4/9 and 28/36

4/9 + 28/36 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    28/36 = 28 × 1/36 × 1 = 28/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/36 + 28/36 = 16 + 28/36 = 44/36
  5. 44/36 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 4/9 + 28/36 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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