Add 12/2 and 10/49
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 10/49
12/2 + 10/49 is 304/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
12/2 = 12 × 49/2 × 49 = 588/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
10/49 = 10 × 2/49 × 2 = 20/98 - Add the two like fractions:
588/98 + 20/98 = 588 + 20/98 = 608/98 - 608/98 simplified gives 304/49
- So, 12/2 + 10/49 = 304/49
In mixed form: 610/49
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