Add 12/49 and 8/9
12/49 + 8/9 is 500/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
8/9 = 8 × 49/9 × 49 = 392/441 - Add the two like fractions:
108/441 + 392/441 = 108 + 392/441 = 500/441 - So, 12/49 + 8/9 = 500/441
In mixed form: 159/441
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