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Add 8/36 and 45/49

8/36 + 45/49 is 503/441.

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,
    8/36 = 8 × 49/36 × 49 = 392/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    45/49 = 45 × 36/49 × 36 = 1620/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/1764 + 1620/1764 = 392 + 1620/1764 = 2012/1764
  5. 2012/1764 simplified gives 503/441
  6. So, 8/36 + 45/49 = 503/441
    In mixed form: 162/441

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