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Add 49/36 and 9/49

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 9/49

49/36 + 9/49 is 2725/1764.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    49/36 = 49 × 49/36 × 49 = 2401/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    9/49 = 9 × 36/49 × 36 = 324/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2401/1764 + 324/1764 = 2401 + 324/1764 = 2725/1764
  5. So, 49/36 + 9/49 = 2725/1764
    In mixed form: 1961/1764

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