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Add 9/45 and 36/25

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 1 11/25

9/45 + 36/25 is 41/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    36/25 = 36 × 9/25 × 9 = 324/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/225 + 324/225 = 45 + 324/225 = 369/225
  5. 369/225 simplified gives 41/25
  6. So, 9/45 + 36/25 = 41/25
    In mixed form: 116/25

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