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Add 4/36 and 2/49

4/36 + 2/49 is 67/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/1764 + 72/1764 = 196 + 72/1764 = 268/1764
  5. 268/1764 simplified gives 67/441
  6. So, 4/36 + 2/49 = 67/441

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