Add 4/5 and 49/36
1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 1 13/36
4/5 + 49/36 is 389/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 245/180 = 144 + 245/180 = 389/180 - So, 4/5 + 49/36 = 389/180
In mixed form: 229/180
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