Add 49/36 and 5/8
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 5/8
49/36 + 5/8 is 143/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
49/36 = 49 × 2/36 × 2 = 98/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
98/72 + 45/72 = 98 + 45/72 = 143/72 - So, 49/36 + 5/8 = 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72
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