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Add 36/84 and 8/49

36/84 + 8/49 is 29/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    36/84 = 36 × 7/84 × 7 = 252/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    8/49 = 8 × 12/49 × 12 = 96/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/588 + 96/588 = 252 + 96/588 = 348/588
  5. 348/588 simplified gives 29/49
  6. So, 36/84 + 8/49 = 29/49

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