Add 72/12 and 5/49
1st number: 6 0/12, 2nd number: 5/49
72/12 + 5/49 is 299/49.
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,
72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/588 + 60/588 = 3528 + 60/588 = 3588/588 - 3588/588 simplified gives 299/49
- So, 72/12 + 5/49 = 299/49
In mixed form: 65/49
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