Add 8/36 and 6/12
8/36 + 6/12 is 13/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
8/36 = 8 × 1/36 × 1 = 8/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
8/36 + 18/36 = 8 + 18/36 = 26/36 - 26/36 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 8/36 + 6/12 = 13/18
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