Add 25/12 and 14/49, Solve 2 1/12 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 14/49

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 14/49

25/12 + 14/49 is 199/84.

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,
25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
14/49 = 14 × 12/49 × 12 = 168/588
Add the two like fractions:
1225/588 + 168/588 = 1225 + 168/588 = 1393/588
1393/588 simplified gives 199/84
So, 25/12 + 14/49 = 199/84
In mixed form: 231/84

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