Add 2/12 and 25/49
2/12 + 25/49 is 199/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
25/49 = 25 × 12/49 × 12 = 300/588 - Add the two like fractions:
98/588 + 300/588 = 98 + 300/588 = 398/588 - 398/588 simplified gives 199/294
- So, 2/12 + 25/49 = 199/294
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