Add 12/5 and 27/49
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 27/49
12/5 + 27/49 is 723/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
12/5 = 12 × 49/5 × 49 = 588/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
27/49 = 27 × 5/49 × 5 = 135/245 - Add the two like fractions:
588/245 + 135/245 = 588 + 135/245 = 723/245 - So, 12/5 + 27/49 = 723/245
In mixed form: 2233/245
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