Add 8/12 and 15/49
8/12 + 15/49 is 143/147.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
15/49 = 15 × 12/49 × 12 = 180/588 - Add the two like fractions:
392/588 + 180/588 = 392 + 180/588 = 572/588 - 572/588 simplified gives 143/147
- So, 8/12 + 15/49 = 143/147
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