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Add 64/12 and 45/49

1st number: 5 4/12, 2nd number: 45/49

64/12 + 45/49 is 919/147.

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,
    64/12 = 64 × 49/12 × 49 = 3136/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/588 + 540/588 = 3136 + 540/588 = 3676/588
  5. 3676/588 simplified gives 919/147
  6. So, 64/12 + 45/49 = 919/147
    In mixed form: 637/147

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