Add 8/9 and 7/36
8/9 + 7/36 is 13/12.
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,
7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36 - Add the two like fractions:
32/36 + 7/36 = 32 + 7/36 = 39/36 - 39/36 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 8/9 + 7/36 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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