Add 12/36 and 96/49, Solve 12/36 + 1 47/49 as a fraction

Add 12/36 and 96/49

1^st number: 12/36, 2^nd number: 1 47/49

12/36 + 96/49 is 337/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
12/36 = 12 × 49/36 × 49 = 588/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
96/49 = 96 × 36/49 × 36 = 3456/1764
Add the two like fractions:
588/1764 + 3456/1764 = 588 + 3456/1764 = 4044/1764
4044/1764 simplified gives 337/147
So, 12/36 + 96/49 = 337/147
In mixed form: 243/147

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