Add 1/12 and 15/49
1/12 + 15/49 is 229/588.
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,
15/49 = 15 × 12/49 × 12 = 180/588 - Add the two like fractions:
49/588 + 180/588 = 49 + 180/588 = 229/588 - So, 1/12 + 15/49 = 229/588
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