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Add 1/9 and 3/4

1/9 + 3/4 is 31/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    1/9 = 1 × 4/9 × 4 = 4/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    3/4 = 3 × 9/4 × 9 = 27/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/36 + 27/36 = 4 + 27/36 = 31/36
  5. So, 1/9 + 3/4 = 31/36

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