SOLUTION: my friend are going round and round trying to find the right answer can you help us solve this problem 1 fourth plus 3 ninths

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Question 903861: my friend are going round and round trying to find the right answer can you help us solve this problem 1 fourth plus 3 ninths
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First get the denominators to be same. Once you do, you can add.

1%2F4+%2B+3%2F9

%281%2F4%29%2A%289%2F9%29+%2B+3%2F9

9%2F36+%2B+3%2F9

9%2F36+%2B+%283%2F9%29%2A%284%2F4%29

9%2F36+%2B+12%2F36

%289+%2B+12%29%2F36

21%2F36

7%2F12 Don't forget to reduce fully

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So, 1%2F4+%2B+3%2F9+=+7%2F12