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Add 4/9 and 72/4

1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 18 0/4

4/9 + 72/4 is 166/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 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 4 × 9 = 36,
    72/4 = 72 × 9/4 × 9 = 648/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/36 + 648/36 = 16 + 648/36 = 664/36
  5. 664/36 simplified gives 166/9
  6. So, 4/9 + 72/4 = 166/9
    In mixed form: 184/9

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