Add 12/49 and 16/30
12/49 + 16/30 is 572/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
12/49 = 12 × 30/49 × 30 = 360/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
16/30 = 16 × 49/30 × 49 = 784/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1470 + 784/1470 = 360 + 784/1470 = 1144/1470 - 1144/1470 simplified gives 572/735
- So, 12/49 + 16/30 = 572/735
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