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Add 49/36 and 36/48

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 36/48

49/36 + 36/48 is 19/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 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 48 × 3 = 144,
   36/48 = 36 × 3/48 × 3 = 108/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/144 + 108/144 = 196 + 108/144 = 304/144
5. 304/144 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 49/36 + 36/48 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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