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Add 9/36 and 1/25

9/36 + 1/25 is 29/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    1/25 = 1 × 36/25 × 36 = 36/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/900 + 36/900 = 225 + 36/900 = 261/900
  5. 261/900 simplified gives 29/100
  6. So, 9/36 + 1/25 = 29/100

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