Add 96/12 and 7/49, Solve 8 0/12 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 96/12 and 7/49

1^st number: 8 0/12, 2^nd number: 7/49

96/12 + 7/49 is 57/7.

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,
96/12 = 96 × 49/12 × 49 = 4704/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
7/49 = 7 × 12/49 × 12 = 84/588
Add the two like fractions:
4704/588 + 84/588 = 4704 + 84/588 = 4788/588
4788/588 simplified gives 57/7
So, 96/12 + 7/49 = 57/7
In mixed form: 81/7

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