Add 1/36 and 3/12
1/36 + 3/12 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
3/12 = 3 × 3/12 × 3 = 9/36 - Add the two like fractions:
1/36 + 9/36 = 1 + 9/36 = 10/36 - 10/36 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 1/36 + 3/12 = 5/18
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