Add 9/36 and 9/12
9/36 + 9/12 is 1/1.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36 - Add the two like fractions:
9/36 + 27/36 = 9 + 27/36 = 36/36 - 36/36 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 9/36 + 9/12 = 1/1
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