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Add 40/12 and 90/49

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 1 41/49

40/12 + 90/49 is 760/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    90/49 = 90 × 12/49 × 12 = 1080/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/588 + 1080/588 = 1960 + 1080/588 = 3040/588
  5. 3040/588 simplified gives 760/147
  6. So, 40/12 + 90/49 = 760/147
    In mixed form: 525/147

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