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Add 9/75 and 45/36

1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 1 9/36

9/75 + 45/36 is 137/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    9/75 = 9 × 12/75 × 12 = 108/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    45/36 = 45 × 25/36 × 25 = 1125/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/900 + 1125/900 = 108 + 1125/900 = 1233/900
  5. 1233/900 simplified gives 137/100
  6. So, 9/75 + 45/36 = 137/100
    In mixed form: 137/100

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