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Add 18/2 and 1/36

1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 1/36

18/2 + 1/36 is 325/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    18/2 = 18 × 18/2 × 18 = 324/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/36 + 1/36 = 324 + 1/36 = 325/36
  5. So, 18/2 + 1/36 = 325/36
    In mixed form: 91/36

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