Add 9/36 and 2/5
9/36 + 2/5 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 72/180 = 45 + 72/180 = 117/180 - 117/180 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 9/36 + 2/5 = 13/20
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