Add 49/36 and 2/4
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 2/4
49/36 + 2/4 is 67/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
2/4 = 2 × 9/4 × 9 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
49/36 + 18/36 = 49 + 18/36 = 67/36 - So, 49/36 + 2/4 = 67/36
In mixed form: 131/36
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