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Add 8/49 and 56/36

1st number: 8/49, 2nd number: 1 20/36

8/49 + 56/36 is 758/441.

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,
    8/49 = 8 × 36/49 × 36 = 288/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    56/36 = 56 × 49/36 × 49 = 2744/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1764 + 2744/1764 = 288 + 2744/1764 = 3032/1764
  5. 3032/1764 simplified gives 758/441
  6. So, 8/49 + 56/36 = 758/441
    In mixed form: 1317/441

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