Add 3/2 and 12/49
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 12/49
3/2 + 12/49 is 171/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
3/2 = 3 × 49/2 × 49 = 147/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
12/49 = 12 × 2/49 × 2 = 24/98 - Add the two like fractions:
147/98 + 24/98 = 147 + 24/98 = 171/98 - So, 3/2 + 12/49 = 171/98
In mixed form: 173/98
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