Add 12/28 and 45/49
12/28 + 45/49 is 66/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
12/28 = 12 × 7/28 × 7 = 84/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
45/49 = 45 × 4/49 × 4 = 180/196 - Add the two like fractions:
84/196 + 180/196 = 84 + 180/196 = 264/196 - 264/196 simplified gives 66/49
- So, 12/28 + 45/49 = 66/49
In mixed form: 117/49
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