Add 49/12 and 35/49
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 35/49
49/12 + 35/49 is 403/84.
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,
49/12 = 49 × 49/12 × 49 = 2401/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
35/49 = 35 × 12/49 × 12 = 420/588 - Add the two like fractions:
2401/588 + 420/588 = 2401 + 420/588 = 2821/588 - 2821/588 simplified gives 403/84
- So, 49/12 + 35/49 = 403/84
In mixed form: 467/84
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