Add 2/49 and 3/36
2/49 + 3/36 is 73/588.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
3/36 = 3 × 49/36 × 49 = 147/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
72/1764 + 147/1764 = 72 + 147/1764 = 219/1764 - 219/1764 simplified gives 73/588
- So, 2/49 + 3/36 = 73/588
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