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Add 12/75 and 48/49

12/75 + 48/49 is 1396/1225.

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,
    48/49 = 48 × 75/49 × 75 = 3600/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/3675 + 3600/3675 = 588 + 3600/3675 = 4188/3675
  5. 4188/3675 simplified gives 1396/1225
  6. So, 12/75 + 48/49 = 1396/1225
    In mixed form: 1171/1225

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