Add 12/49 and 54/10, Solve 12/49 + 5 4/10 as a fraction

Add 12/49 and 54/10

1^st number: 12/49, 2^nd number: 5 4/10

12/49 + 54/10 is 1383/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 10 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
12/49 = 12 × 10/49 × 10 = 120/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
54/10 = 54 × 49/10 × 49 = 2646/490
Add the two like fractions:
120/490 + 2646/490 = 120 + 2646/490 = 2766/490
2766/490 simplified gives 1383/245
So, 12/49 + 54/10 = 1383/245
In mixed form: 5158/245

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