Add 32/4 and 49/36
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 1 13/36
32/4 + 49/36 is 337/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
32/4 = 32 × 9/4 × 9 = 288/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36 - Add the two like fractions:
288/36 + 49/36 = 288 + 49/36 = 337/36 - So, 32/4 + 49/36 = 337/36
In mixed form: 913/36
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