Add 1/49 and 4/36
1/49 + 4/36 is 58/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
1/49 = 1 × 36/49 × 36 = 36/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
36/1764 + 196/1764 = 36 + 196/1764 = 232/1764 - 232/1764 simplified gives 58/441
- So, 1/49 + 4/36 = 58/441
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