Add 5/12 and 14/49
5/12 + 14/49 is 59/84.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
14/49 = 14 × 12/49 × 12 = 168/588 - Add the two like fractions:
245/588 + 168/588 = 245 + 168/588 = 413/588 - 413/588 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 5/12 + 14/49 = 59/84
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