Add 4/12 and 5/49
4/12 + 5/49 is 64/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588 - Add the two like fractions:
196/588 + 60/588 = 196 + 60/588 = 256/588 - 256/588 simplified gives 64/147
- So, 4/12 + 5/49 = 64/147
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