Add 56/36 and 6/49, Solve 1 20/36 + 6/49 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 6/49

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 6/49

56/36 + 6/49 is 740/441.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
6/49 = 6 × 36/49 × 36 = 216/1764
Add the two like fractions:
2744/1764 + 216/1764 = 2744 + 216/1764 = 2960/1764
2960/1764 simplified gives 740/441
So, 56/36 + 6/49 = 740/441
In mixed form: 1299/441

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