Add 12/25 and 5/49
12/25 + 5/49 is 713/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
12/25 = 12 × 49/25 × 49 = 588/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
5/49 = 5 × 25/49 × 25 = 125/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1225 + 125/1225 = 588 + 125/1225 = 713/1225 - So, 12/25 + 5/49 = 713/1225
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