Add 2/36 and 84/49
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 35/49
2/36 + 84/49 is 223/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
84/49 = 84 × 36/49 × 36 = 3024/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
98/1764 + 3024/1764 = 98 + 3024/1764 = 3122/1764 - 3122/1764 simplified gives 223/126
- So, 2/36 + 84/49 = 223/126
In mixed form: 197/126
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