Add 12/15 and 48/49
12/15 + 48/49 is 436/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
12/15 = 12 × 49/15 × 49 = 588/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
48/49 = 48 × 15/49 × 15 = 720/735 - Add the two like fractions:
588/735 + 720/735 = 588 + 720/735 = 1308/735 - 1308/735 simplified gives 436/245
- So, 12/15 + 48/49 = 436/245
In mixed form: 1191/245
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