Add 2/36 and 4/9
2/36 + 4/9 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Add the two like fractions:
2/36 + 16/36 = 2 + 16/36 = 18/36 - 18/36 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 2/36 + 4/9 = 1/2
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