Add 40/12 and 45/49, Solve 3 4/12 + 45/49 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 45/49

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 45/49

40/12 + 45/49 is 625/147.

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,
40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
Add the two like fractions:
1960/588 + 540/588 = 1960 + 540/588 = 2500/588
2500/588 simplified gives 625/147
So, 40/12 + 45/49 = 625/147
In mixed form: 437/147

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