Add 12/48 and 90/49
1st number: 12/48, 2nd number: 1 41/49
12/48 + 90/49 is 409/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
12/48 = 12 × 49/48 × 49 = 588/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
90/49 = 90 × 48/49 × 48 = 4320/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
588/2352 + 4320/2352 = 588 + 4320/2352 = 4908/2352 - 4908/2352 simplified gives 409/196
- So, 12/48 + 90/49 = 409/196
In mixed form: 217/196
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