Add 9/12 and 16/49
9/12 + 16/49 is 211/196.
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,
16/49 = 16 × 12/49 × 12 = 192/588 - Add the two like fractions:
441/588 + 192/588 = 441 + 192/588 = 633/588 - 633/588 simplified gives 211/196
- So, 9/12 + 16/49 = 211/196
In mixed form: 115/196
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