Add 56/25 and 12/49
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 12/49
56/25 + 12/49 is 3044/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
56/25 = 56 × 49/25 × 49 = 2744/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
12/49 = 12 × 25/49 × 25 = 300/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/1225 + 300/1225 = 2744 + 300/1225 = 3044/1225 - So, 56/25 + 12/49 = 3044/1225
In mixed form: 2594/1225
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