Add 3/6 and 2/9
36 + 29 is 1318.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
36 = 3 × 36 × 3 = 918 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
29 = 2 × 29 × 2 = 418 - Add the two like fractions:
918 + 418 = 9 + 418 = 1318 - So, 3/6 + 2/9 = 13/18
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