Add 42/36 and 18/49
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 18/49
42/36 + 18/49 is 451/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
18/49 = 18 × 36/49 × 36 = 648/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/1764 + 648/1764 = 2058 + 648/1764 = 2706/1764 - 2706/1764 simplified gives 451/294
- So, 42/36 + 18/49 = 451/294
In mixed form: 1157/294
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