SOLUTION: Jenny measured 4/9 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of flour. How many total cups of flour did Jenny measure? Give your answer in reduced terms.

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Question 408740: Jenny measured 4/9 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of flour. How many total cups of flour did Jenny measure?
Give your answer in reduced terms.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The total amount of flour is 4%2F9+%2B+1%2F4. The common denominator of 9 and 4 is 36, so

4%2F9+%2B+1%2F4+=+16%2F36+%2B+9%2F36+=+25%2F36 (cups).