Add 5/9 and 8/36
5/9 + 8/36 is 7/9.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
20/36 + 8/36 = 20 + 8/36 = 28/36 - 28/36 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 5/9 + 8/36 = 7/9
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