Add 1/12 and 7/49
1/12 + 7/49 is 19/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
1/12 = 1 × 49/12 × 49 = 49/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
7/49 = 7 × 12/49 × 12 = 84/588 - Add the two like fractions:
49/588 + 84/588 = 49 + 84/588 = 133/588 - 133/588 simplified gives 19/84
- So, 1/12 + 7/49 = 19/84
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