Add 3/9 and 2/36
3/9 + 2/36 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Add the two like fractions:
12/36 + 2/36 = 12 + 2/36 = 14/36 - 14/36 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 3/9 + 2/36 = 7/18
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