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Add 48/36 and 4/49

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 4/49

48/36 + 4/49 is 208/147.

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,
    48/36 = 48 × 49/36 × 49 = 2352/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    4/49 = 4 × 36/49 × 36 = 144/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/1764 + 144/1764 = 2352 + 144/1764 = 2496/1764
  5. 2496/1764 simplified gives 208/147
  6. So, 48/36 + 4/49 = 208/147
    In mixed form: 161/147

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