Add 36/84 and 2/49
36/84 + 2/49 is 23/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
36/84 = 36 × 7/84 × 7 = 252/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
2/49 = 2 × 12/49 × 12 = 24/588 - Add the two like fractions:
252/588 + 24/588 = 252 + 24/588 = 276/588 - 276/588 simplified gives 23/49
- So, 36/84 + 2/49 = 23/49
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