Add 40/36 and 7/49, Solve 1 4/36 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 40/36 and 7/49

1^st number: 1 4/36, 2^nd number: 7/49

40/36 + 7/49 is 79/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
40/36 = 40 × 49/36 × 49 = 1960/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
7/49 = 7 × 36/49 × 36 = 252/1764
Add the two like fractions:
1960/1764 + 252/1764 = 1960 + 252/1764 = 2212/1764
2212/1764 simplified gives 79/63
So, 40/36 + 7/49 = 79/63
In mixed form: 116/63

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