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Add 2/36 and 15/9

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 6/9

2/36 + 15/9 is 31/18.

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,
    2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    15/9 = 15 × 4/9 × 4 = 60/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/36 + 60/36 = 2 + 60/36 = 62/36
  5. 62/36 simplified gives 31/18
  6. So, 2/36 + 15/9 = 31/18
    In mixed form: 113/18

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