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Add 49/36 and 4/18

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 4/18

49/36 + 4/18 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    4/18 = 4 × 2/18 × 2 = 8/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/36 + 8/36 = 49 + 8/36 = 57/36
  5. 57/36 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 49/36 + 4/18 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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