Add 49/14 and 12/25
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 12/25
49/14 + 12/25 is 199/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
49/14 = 49 × 25/14 × 25 = 1225/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/350 + 168/350 = 1225 + 168/350 = 1393/350 - 1393/350 simplified gives 199/50
- So, 49/14 + 12/25 = 199/50
In mixed form: 349/50
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