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Add 12/30 and 8/49

12/30 + 8/49 is 138/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    8/49 = 8 × 30/49 × 30 = 240/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/1470 + 240/1470 = 588 + 240/1470 = 828/1470
  5. 828/1470 simplified gives 138/245
  6. So, 12/30 + 8/49 = 138/245

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