Add 12/40 and 4/49
12/40 + 4/49 is 187/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
12/40 = 12 × 49/40 × 49 = 588/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
4/49 = 4 × 40/49 × 40 = 160/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1960 + 160/1960 = 588 + 160/1960 = 748/1960 - 748/1960 simplified gives 187/490
- So, 12/40 + 4/49 = 187/490
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