Add 8/9 and 10/36
8/9 + 10/36 is 7/6.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
10/36 = 10 × 1/36 × 1 = 10/36 - Add the two like fractions:
32/36 + 10/36 = 32 + 10/36 = 42/36 - 42/36 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 8/9 + 10/36 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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