Add 9/12 and 5/49
9/12 + 5/49 is 167/196.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588 - Add the two like fractions:
441/588 + 60/588 = 441 + 60/588 = 501/588 - 501/588 simplified gives 167/196
- So, 9/12 + 5/49 = 167/196
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