Add 2/36 and 3/6
2/36 + 3/6 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
3/6 = 3 × 6/6 × 6 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
2/36 + 18/36 = 2 + 18/36 = 20/36 - 20/36 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 2/36 + 3/6 = 5/9
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