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Add 36/49 and 12/45

36/49 + 12/45 is 736/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    36/49 = 36 × 45/49 × 45 = 1620/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/2205 + 588/2205 = 1620 + 588/2205 = 2208/2205
  5. 2208/2205 simplified gives 736/735
  6. So, 36/49 + 12/45 = 736/735
    In mixed form: 11/735

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