Add 5/36 and 5/18
5/36 + 5/18 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Add the two like fractions:
5/36 + 10/36 = 5 + 10/36 = 15/36 - 15/36 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 5/36 + 5/18 = 5/12
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