Add 12/8 and 42/49
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 42/49
12/8 + 42/49 is 33/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
42/49 = 42 × 8/49 × 8 = 336/392 - Add the two like fractions:
588/392 + 336/392 = 588 + 336/392 = 924/392 - 924/392 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 12/8 + 42/49 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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