Add 4/9 and 6/36
4/9 + 6/36 is 11/18.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36 - Add the two like fractions:
16/36 + 6/36 = 16 + 6/36 = 22/36 - 22/36 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 4/9 + 6/36 = 11/18
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