Add 4/12 and 10/49, Solve 4/12 + 10/49 as a fraction

Add 4/12 and 10/49

4/12 + 10/49 is 79/147.

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,
4/12 = 4 × 49/12 × 49 = 196/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
10/49 = 10 × 12/49 × 12 = 120/588
Add the two like fractions:
196/588 + 120/588 = 196 + 120/588 = 316/588
316/588 simplified gives 79/147
So, 4/12 + 10/49 = 79/147

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