Add 3/12 and 10/49
3/12 + 10/49 is 89/196.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 49/12 × 49 = 147/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
10/49 = 10 × 12/49 × 12 = 120/588 - Add the two like fractions:
147/588 + 120/588 = 147 + 120/588 = 267/588 - 267/588 simplified gives 89/196
- So, 3/12 + 10/49 = 89/196
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