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Perform the indicated operations. Simplify your answer. 4/9 + 1/4

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(4)/(9)+(1)/(4)

Use the following formula:


(a)/(b)+(c)/(d)=(ad+bc)/(bd)

so:


(4)/(9)+(1)/(4)=(4\cdot4+9\cdot1)/(9\cdot4)=(16+9)/(36)=(25)/(36)

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