Add 6/36 and 1/4
6/36 + 1/4 is 5/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
6/36 = 6 × 1/36 × 1 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36 - Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 9/36 = 6 + 9/36 = 15/36 - 15/36 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 6/36 + 1/4 = 5/12
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