Add 9/12 and 14/49
9/12 + 14/49 is 29/28.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 49/12 × 49 = 441/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
14/49 = 14 × 12/49 × 12 = 168/588 - Add the two like fractions:
441/588 + 168/588 = 441 + 168/588 = 609/588 - 609/588 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 9/12 + 14/49 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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