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Add 49/25 and 4/36

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 4/36

49/25 + 4/36 is 466/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    49/25 = 49 × 36/25 × 36 = 1764/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/900 + 100/900 = 1764 + 100/900 = 1864/900
  5. 1864/900 simplified gives 466/225
  6. So, 49/25 + 4/36 = 466/225
    In mixed form: 216/225

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