Add 5/36 and 1/9
5/36 + 1/9 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
1/9 = 1 × 4/9 × 4 = 4/36 - Add the two like fractions:
5/36 + 4/36 = 5 + 4/36 = 9/36 - 9/36 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 5/36 + 1/9 = 1/4
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