Add 49/36 and 2/49
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 2/49
49/36 + 2/49 is 2473/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2401/1764 + 72/1764 = 2401 + 72/1764 = 2473/1764 - So, 49/36 + 2/49 = 2473/1764
In mixed form: 1709/1764
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