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Add 12/49 and 1/96

12/49 + 1/96 is 1201/4704.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    12/49 = 12 × 96/49 × 96 = 1152/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    1/96 = 1 × 49/96 × 49 = 49/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/4704 + 49/4704 = 1152 + 49/4704 = 1201/4704
  5. So, 12/49 + 1/96 = 1201/4704

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