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Add 12/28 and 5/49

12/28 + 5/49 is 26/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    12/28 = 12 × 7/28 × 7 = 84/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/196 + 20/196 = 84 + 20/196 = 104/196
  5. 104/196 simplified gives 26/49
  6. So, 12/28 + 5/49 = 26/49

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