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Add 15/12 and 3/49

1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 3/49

15/12 + 3/49 is 257/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    3/49 = 3 × 12/49 × 12 = 36/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/588 + 36/588 = 735 + 36/588 = 771/588
  5. 771/588 simplified gives 257/196
  6. So, 15/12 + 3/49 = 257/196
    In mixed form: 161/196

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