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Add 36/8 and 9/49

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 9/49

36/8 + 9/49 is 459/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    36/8 = 36 × 49/8 × 49 = 1764/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    9/49 = 9 × 8/49 × 8 = 72/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/392 + 72/392 = 1764 + 72/392 = 1836/392
  5. 1836/392 simplified gives 459/98
  6. So, 36/8 + 9/49 = 459/98
    In mixed form: 467/98

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