Add 12/49 and 5/96
12/49 + 5/96 is 1397/4704.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
12/49 = 12 × 96/49 × 96 = 1152/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
5/96 = 5 × 49/96 × 49 = 245/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/4704 + 245/4704 = 1152 + 245/4704 = 1397/4704 - So, 12/49 + 5/96 = 1397/4704
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