Add 48/36 and 8/49
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 8/49
48/36 + 8/49 is 220/147.
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,
48/36 = 48 × 49/36 × 49 = 2352/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
8/49 = 8 × 36/49 × 36 = 288/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1764 + 288/1764 = 2352 + 288/1764 = 2640/1764 - 2640/1764 simplified gives 220/147
- So, 48/36 + 8/49 = 220/147
In mixed form: 173/147
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