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Add 36/4 and 48/49

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 48/49

36/4 + 48/49 is 489/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    36/4 = 36 × 49/4 × 49 = 1764/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    48/49 = 48 × 4/49 × 4 = 192/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/196 + 192/196 = 1764 + 192/196 = 1956/196
  5. 1956/196 simplified gives 489/49
  6. So, 36/4 + 48/49 = 489/49
    In mixed form: 948/49

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