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Add 49/3 and 42/36

1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 1 6/36

49/3 + 42/36 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    49/3 = 49 × 12/3 × 12 = 588/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    42/36 = 42 × 1/36 × 1 = 42/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/36 + 42/36 = 588 + 42/36 = 630/36
  5. 630/36 simplified gives 35/2
  6. So, 49/3 + 42/36 = 35/2
    In mixed form: 171/2

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