Add 42/12 and 24/49
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 24/49
42/12 + 24/49 is 391/98.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 49/12 × 49 = 2058/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
24/49 = 24 × 12/49 × 12 = 288/588 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/588 + 288/588 = 2058 + 288/588 = 2346/588 - 2346/588 simplified gives 391/98
- So, 42/12 + 24/49 = 391/98
In mixed form: 397/98
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