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Add 4/36 and 5/9

4/36 + 5/9 is 2/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    4/36 = 4 × 1/36 × 1 = 4/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/36 + 20/36 = 4 + 20/36 = 24/36
  5. 24/36 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 4/36 + 5/9 = 2/3

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