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Add 8/9 and 7/36

8/9 + 7/36 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    7/36 = 7 × 1/36 × 1 = 7/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/36 + 7/36 = 32 + 7/36 = 39/36
  5. 39/36 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 8/9 + 7/36 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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