Add 49/4 and 5/6
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 5/6
49/4 + 5/6 is 157/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
5/6 = 5 × 2/6 × 2 = 10/12 - Add the two like fractions:
147/12 + 10/12 = 147 + 10/12 = 157/12 - So, 49/4 + 5/6 = 157/12
In mixed form: 131/12
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