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Add 1/36 and 12/49

1/36 + 12/49 is 481/1764.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    1/36 = 1 × 49/36 × 49 = 49/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    12/49 = 12 × 36/49 × 36 = 432/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/1764 + 432/1764 = 49 + 432/1764 = 481/1764
  5. So, 1/36 + 12/49 = 481/1764

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