Add 12/3 and 27/49, Solve 4 0/3 + 27/49 as a fraction

Add 12/3 and 27/49

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 27/49

12/3 + 27/49 is 223/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
12/3 = 12 × 49/3 × 49 = 588/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
27/49 = 27 × 3/49 × 3 = 81/147
Add the two like fractions:
588/147 + 81/147 = 588 + 81/147 = 669/147
669/147 simplified gives 223/49
So, 12/3 + 27/49 = 223/49
In mixed form: 427/49

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