Add 7/36 and 2/9
7/36 + 2/9 is 5/12.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
7/36 + 8/36 = 7 + 8/36 = 15/36 - 15/36 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 7/36 + 2/9 = 5/12
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