Add 12/14 and 36/49, Solve 12/14 + 36/49 as a fraction

Add 12/14 and 36/49

12/14 + 36/49 is 78/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
12/14 = 12 × 7/14 × 7 = 84/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
36/49 = 36 × 2/49 × 2 = 72/98
Add the two like fractions:
84/98 + 72/98 = 84 + 72/98 = 156/98
156/98 simplified gives 78/49
So, 12/14 + 36/49 = 78/49
In mixed form: 129/49

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