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Add 72/49 and 8/36

1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 8/36

72/49 + 8/36 is 746/441.

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,
    72/49 = 72 × 36/49 × 36 = 2592/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    8/36 = 8 × 49/36 × 49 = 392/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/1764 + 392/1764 = 2592 + 392/1764 = 2984/1764
  5. 2984/1764 simplified gives 746/441
  6. So, 72/49 + 8/36 = 746/441
    In mixed form: 1305/441

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