Add 10/12 and 21/49
10/12 + 21/49 is 53/42.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
21/49 = 21 × 12/49 × 12 = 252/588 - Add the two like fractions:
490/588 + 252/588 = 490 + 252/588 = 742/588 - 742/588 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 10/12 + 21/49 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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