Add 28/6 and 12/49, Solve 4 4/6 + 12/49 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 12/49

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 12/49

28/6 + 12/49 is 722/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
28/6 = 28 × 49/6 × 49 = 1372/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
12/49 = 12 × 6/49 × 6 = 72/294
Add the two like fractions:
1372/294 + 72/294 = 1372 + 72/294 = 1444/294
1444/294 simplified gives 722/147
So, 28/6 + 12/49 = 722/147
In mixed form: 4134/147

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