Add 3/18 and 4/36
3/18 + 4/36 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36 - Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 4/36 = 6 + 4/36 = 10/36 - 10/36 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 3/18 + 4/36 = 5/18
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