Add 2/36 and 18/4
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 4 2/4
2/36 + 18/4 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
18/4 = 18 × 9/4 × 9 = 162/36 - Add the two like fractions:
2/36 + 162/36 = 2 + 162/36 = 164/36 - 164/36 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 2/36 + 18/4 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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