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Add 12/49 and 21/48

12/49 + 21/48 is 535/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    12/49 = 12 × 48/49 × 48 = 576/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    21/48 = 21 × 49/48 × 49 = 1029/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/2352 + 1029/2352 = 576 + 1029/2352 = 1605/2352
  5. 1605/2352 simplified gives 535/784
  6. So, 12/49 + 21/48 = 535/784

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