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Add 4/36 and 5/49

4/36 + 5/49 is 94/441.

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,
    5/49 = 5 × 36/49 × 36 = 180/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/1764 + 180/1764 = 196 + 180/1764 = 376/1764
  5. 376/1764 simplified gives 94/441
  6. So, 4/36 + 5/49 = 94/441

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