Add 12/56 and 10/49, Solve 12/56 + 10/49 as a fraction

Add 12/56 and 10/49

12/56 + 10/49 is 41/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 49 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
12/56 = 12 × 7/56 × 7 = 84/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
10/49 = 10 × 8/49 × 8 = 80/392
Add the two like fractions:
84/392 + 80/392 = 84 + 80/392 = 164/392
164/392 simplified gives 41/98
So, 12/56 + 10/49 = 41/98

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