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Add 5/12 and 14/49

5/12 + 14/49 is 59/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    14/49 = 14 × 12/49 × 12 = 168/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/588 + 168/588 = 245 + 168/588 = 413/588
  5. 413/588 simplified gives 59/84
  6. So, 5/12 + 14/49 = 59/84

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