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Add 2/9 and 5/36

2/9 + 5/36 is 13/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/36 + 5/36 = 8 + 5/36 = 13/36
  5. So, 2/9 + 5/36 = 13/36

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