Add 12/28 and 7/49
12/28 + 7/49 is 4/7.
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,
7/49 = 7 × 4/49 × 4 = 28/196 - Add the two like fractions:
84/196 + 28/196 = 84 + 28/196 = 112/196 - 112/196 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 12/28 + 7/49 = 4/7
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