Add 30/12 and 90/49, Solve 2 6/12 + 1 41/49 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 90/49

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

30/12 + 90/49 is 425/98.

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,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
90/49 = 90 × 12/49 × 12 = 1080/588
Add the two like fractions:
1470/588 + 1080/588 = 1470 + 1080/588 = 2550/588
2550/588 simplified gives 425/98
So, 30/12 + 90/49 = 425/98
In mixed form: 433/98

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