Add 5/12 and 36/49
5/12 + 36/49 is 677/588.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 12/49 × 12 = 432/588 - Add the two like fractions:
245/588 + 432/588 = 245 + 432/588 = 677/588 - So, 5/12 + 36/49 = 677/588
In mixed form: 189/588
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