Add 25/12 and 4/49, Solve 2 1/12 + 4/49 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 4/49

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 4/49

25/12 + 4/49 is 1273/588.

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,
4/49 = 4 × 12/49 × 12 = 48/588
Add the two like fractions:
1225/588 + 48/588 = 1225 + 48/588 = 1273/588
So, 25/12 + 4/49 = 1273/588
In mixed form: 297/588

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