Add 49/12 and 7/14, Solve 4 1/12 + 7/14 as a fraction

Add 49/12 and 7/14

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 7/14

49/12 + 7/14 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
49/12 = 49 × 7/12 × 7 = 343/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
7/14 = 7 × 6/14 × 6 = 42/84
Add the two like fractions:
343/84 + 42/84 = 343 + 42/84 = 385/84
385/84 simplified gives 55/12
So, 49/12 + 7/14 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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