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Add 9/4 and 3/9

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

9/4 + 3/9 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    9/4 = 9 × 9/4 × 9 = 81/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/36 + 12/36 = 81 + 12/36 = 93/36
  5. 93/36 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 9/4 + 3/9 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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