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Add 2/36 and 9/28

2/36 + 9/28 is 95/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    2/36 = 2 × 7/36 × 7 = 14/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    9/28 = 9 × 9/28 × 9 = 81/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/252 + 81/252 = 14 + 81/252 = 95/252
  5. So, 2/36 + 9/28 = 95/252

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