Add 49/36 and 18/49, Solve 1 13/36 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 49/36 and 18/49

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 18/49

49/36 + 18/49 is 3049/1764.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
49/36 = 49 × 49/36 × 49 = 2401/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
18/49 = 18 × 36/49 × 36 = 648/1764
Add the two like fractions:
2401/1764 + 648/1764 = 2401 + 648/1764 = 3049/1764
So, 49/36 + 18/49 = 3049/1764
In mixed form: 11285/1764

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