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Add 12/75 and 16/49

12/75 + 16/49 is 596/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    12/75 = 12 × 49/75 × 49 = 588/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    16/49 = 16 × 75/49 × 75 = 1200/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/3675 + 1200/3675 = 588 + 1200/3675 = 1788/3675
  5. 1788/3675 simplified gives 596/1225
  6. So, 12/75 + 16/49 = 596/1225

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