Add 12/72 and 96/49, Solve 12/72 + 1 47/49 as a fraction

Add 12/72 and 96/49

1^st number: 12/72, 2^nd number: 1 47/49

12/72 + 96/49 is 625/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
12/72 = 12 × 49/72 × 49 = 588/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
96/49 = 96 × 72/49 × 72 = 6912/3528
Add the two like fractions:
588/3528 + 6912/3528 = 588 + 6912/3528 = 7500/3528
7500/3528 simplified gives 625/294
So, 12/72 + 96/49 = 625/294
In mixed form: 237/294

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