Add 36/3 and 2/49, Solve 12 0/3 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 36/3 and 2/49

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/49

36/3 + 2/49 is 590/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
36/3 = 36 × 49/3 × 49 = 1764/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
2/49 = 2 × 3/49 × 3 = 6/147
Add the two like fractions:
1764/147 + 6/147 = 1764 + 6/147 = 1770/147
1770/147 simplified gives 590/49
So, 36/3 + 2/49 = 590/49
In mixed form: 122/49

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