Add 32/49 and 4/36
32/49 + 4/36 is 337/441.
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,
32/49 = 32 × 36/49 × 36 = 1152/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/1764 + 196/1764 = 1152 + 196/1764 = 1348/1764 - 1348/1764 simplified gives 337/441
- So, 32/49 + 4/36 = 337/441
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