Question

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

Answer 1

`(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)`