Add 40/12 and 7/49, Solve 3 4/12 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 7/49

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 7/49

40/12 + 7/49 is 73/21.

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,
7/49 = 7 × 12/49 × 12 = 84/588
Add the two like fractions:
1960/588 + 84/588 = 1960 + 84/588 = 2044/588
2044/588 simplified gives 73/21
So, 40/12 + 7/49 = 73/21
In mixed form: 310/21

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