Add 8/4 and 36/49
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 36/49
8/4 + 36/49 is 134/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
36/49 = 36 × 4/49 × 4 = 144/196 - Add the two like fractions:
392/196 + 144/196 = 392 + 144/196 = 536/196 - 536/196 simplified gives 134/49
- So, 8/4 + 36/49 = 134/49
In mixed form: 236/49
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