Add 36/14 and 45/49
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 45/49
36/14 + 45/49 is 171/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
36/14 = 36 × 7/14 × 7 = 252/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
45/49 = 45 × 2/49 × 2 = 90/98 - Add the two like fractions:
252/98 + 90/98 = 252 + 90/98 = 342/98 - 342/98 simplified gives 171/49
- So, 36/14 + 45/49 = 171/49
In mixed form: 324/49
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