Add 42/12 and 28/49, Solve 3 6/12 + 28/49 as a fraction

Add 42/12 and 28/49

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 28/49

42/12 + 28/49 is 57/14.

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,
28/49 = 28 × 12/49 × 12 = 336/588
Add the two like fractions:
2058/588 + 336/588 = 2058 + 336/588 = 2394/588
2394/588 simplified gives 57/14
So, 42/12 + 28/49 = 57/14
In mixed form: 41/14

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