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Add 5/12 and 49/36

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 1 13/36

5/12 + 49/36 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/36 + 49/36 = 15 + 49/36 = 64/36
  5. 64/36 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 5/12 + 49/36 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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