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Add 49/36 and 14/16

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 14/16

49/36 + 14/16 is 161/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    49/36 = 49 × 4/36 × 4 = 196/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/144 + 126/144 = 196 + 126/144 = 322/144
  5. 322/144 simplified gives 161/72
  6. So, 49/36 + 14/16 = 161/72
    In mixed form: 217/72

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