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Add 9/49 and 45/36

1st number: 9/49, 2nd number: 1 9/36

9/49 + 45/36 is 281/196.

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,
    9/49 = 9 × 36/49 × 36 = 324/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/1764 + 2205/1764 = 324 + 2205/1764 = 2529/1764
  5. 2529/1764 simplified gives 281/196
  6. So, 9/49 + 45/36 = 281/196
    In mixed form: 185/196

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