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Add 49/36 and 12/27

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 12/27

49/36 + 12/27 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    49/36 = 49 × 3/36 × 3 = 147/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    12/27 = 12 × 4/27 × 4 = 48/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/108 + 48/108 = 147 + 48/108 = 195/108
  5. 195/108 simplified gives 65/36
  6. So, 49/36 + 12/27 = 65/36
    In mixed form: 129/36

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