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Add 49/2 and 9/36

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 9/36

49/2 + 9/36 is 99/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    49/2 = 49 × 18/2 × 18 = 882/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/36 + 9/36 = 882 + 9/36 = 891/36
  5. 891/36 simplified gives 99/4
  6. So, 49/2 + 9/36 = 99/4
    In mixed form: 243/4

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