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Add 36/54 and 24/49

36/54 + 24/49 is 170/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    36/54 = 36 × 49/54 × 49 = 1764/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    24/49 = 24 × 54/49 × 54 = 1296/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/2646 + 1296/2646 = 1764 + 1296/2646 = 3060/2646
  5. 3060/2646 simplified gives 170/147
  6. So, 36/54 + 24/49 = 170/147
    In mixed form: 123/147

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