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Add 5/49 and 40/36

1st number: 5/49, 2nd number: 1 4/36

5/49 + 40/36 is 535/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    5/49 = 5 × 36/49 × 36 = 180/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    40/36 = 40 × 49/36 × 49 = 1960/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1764 + 1960/1764 = 180 + 1960/1764 = 2140/1764
  5. 2140/1764 simplified gives 535/441
  6. So, 5/49 + 40/36 = 535/441
    In mixed form: 194/441

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