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Add 56/36 and 1/49

1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1/49

56/36 + 1/49 is 695/441.

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,
    56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    1/49 = 1 × 36/49 × 36 = 36/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/1764 + 36/1764 = 2744 + 36/1764 = 2780/1764
  5. 2780/1764 simplified gives 695/441
  6. So, 56/36 + 1/49 = 695/441
    In mixed form: 1254/441

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