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Add 12/21 and 16/49

12/21 + 16/49 is 44/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
    12/21 = 12 × 7/21 × 7 = 84/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    16/49 = 16 × 3/49 × 3 = 48/147
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/147 + 48/147 = 84 + 48/147 = 132/147
  5. 132/147 simplified gives 44/49
  6. So, 12/21 + 16/49 = 44/49

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