Add 3/49 and 12/96
3/49 + 12/96 is 73/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
3/49 = 3 × 96/49 × 96 = 288/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
12/96 = 12 × 49/96 × 49 = 588/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
288/4704 + 588/4704 = 288 + 588/4704 = 876/4704 - 876/4704 simplified gives 73/392
- So, 3/49 + 12/96 = 73/392
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