Add 15/12 and 8/49, Solve 1 3/12 + 8/49 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 8/49

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 8/49

15/12 + 8/49 is 277/196.

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,
15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
8/49 = 8 × 12/49 × 12 = 96/588
Add the two like fractions:
735/588 + 96/588 = 735 + 96/588 = 831/588
831/588 simplified gives 277/196
So, 15/12 + 8/49 = 277/196
In mixed form: 181/196

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