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Add 1/36 and 2/9

1/36 + 2/9 is 1/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/36 + 8/36 = 1 + 8/36 = 9/36
  5. 9/36 simplified gives 1/4
  6. So, 1/36 + 2/9 = 1/4

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