Add 36/2 and 4/9
1st number: 18 0/2, 2nd number: 4/9
36/2 + 4/9 is 166/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
36/2 = 36 × 9/2 × 9 = 324/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
4/9 = 4 × 2/9 × 2 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
324/18 + 8/18 = 324 + 8/18 = 332/18 - 332/18 simplified gives 166/9
- So, 36/2 + 4/9 = 166/9
In mixed form: 184/9
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