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Add 12/36 and 90/49

1st number: 12/36, 2nd number: 1 41/49

12/36 + 90/49 is 319/147.

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,
    12/36 = 12 × 49/36 × 49 = 588/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    90/49 = 90 × 36/49 × 36 = 3240/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/1764 + 3240/1764 = 588 + 3240/1764 = 3828/1764
  5. 3828/1764 simplified gives 319/147
  6. So, 12/36 + 90/49 = 319/147
    In mixed form: 225/147

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