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Add 5/36 and 3/12

5/36 + 3/12 is 7/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    3/12 = 3 × 3/12 × 3 = 9/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/36 + 9/36 = 5 + 9/36 = 14/36
  5. 14/36 simplified gives 7/18
  6. So, 5/36 + 3/12 = 7/18

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