Add 54/49 and 2/36, Solve 1 5/49 + 2/36 as a fraction

Add 54/49 and 2/36

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

54/49 + 2/36 is 1021/882.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
54/49 = 54 × 36/49 × 36 = 1944/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1764 + 98/1764 = 1944 + 98/1764 = 2042/1764
2042/1764 simplified gives 1021/882
So, 54/49 + 2/36 = 1021/882
In mixed form: 1139/882

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