Add 8/12 and 9/49
8/12 + 9/49 is 125/147.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
9/49 = 9 × 12/49 × 12 = 108/588 - Add the two like fractions:
392/588 + 108/588 = 392 + 108/588 = 500/588 - 500/588 simplified gives 125/147
- So, 8/12 + 9/49 = 125/147
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/12+9/49 8/12+18/49 8/24+9/49 8/12+9/98 24/12+9/49 8/12+27/49 8/36+9/49 40/12+9/49 8/12+45/49 8/60+9/49 56/12+9/49 8/12+63/49 8/84+9/49