Add 8/12 and 3/49
8/12 + 3/49 is 107/147.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 12/49 × 12 = 36/588 - Add the two like fractions:
392/588 + 36/588 = 392 + 36/588 = 428/588 - 428/588 simplified gives 107/147
- So, 8/12 + 3/49 = 107/147
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