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Add 3/12 and 5/49

3/12 + 5/49 is 69/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    3/12 = 3 × 49/12 × 49 = 147/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/588 + 60/588 = 147 + 60/588 = 207/588
  5. 207/588 simplified gives 69/196
  6. So, 3/12 + 5/49 = 69/196

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