Add 12/49 and 25/30, Solve 12/49 + 25/30 as a fraction

Add 12/49 and 25/30

12/49 + 25/30 is 317/294.

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,
25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470
Add the two like fractions:
360/1470 + 1225/1470 = 360 + 1225/1470 = 1585/1470
1585/1470 simplified gives 317/294
So, 12/49 + 25/30 = 317/294
In mixed form: 123/294

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