Add 4/6 and 12/49
4/6 + 12/49 is 134/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
4/6 = 4 × 49/6 × 49 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
12/49 = 12 × 6/49 × 6 = 72/294 - Add the two like fractions:
196/294 + 72/294 = 196 + 72/294 = 268/294 - 268/294 simplified gives 134/147
- So, 4/6 + 12/49 = 134/147
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/6+12/49 4/6+24/49 4/12+12/49 4/6+12/98 12/6+12/49 4/6+36/49 4/18+12/49 20/6+12/49 4/6+60/49 4/30+12/49 28/6+12/49 4/6+84/49 4/42+12/49