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Add 16/12 and 20/49

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 20/49

16/12 + 20/49 is 256/147.

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,
    16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    20/49 = 20 × 12/49 × 12 = 240/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/588 + 240/588 = 784 + 240/588 = 1024/588
  5. 1024/588 simplified gives 256/147
  6. So, 16/12 + 20/49 = 256/147
    In mixed form: 1109/147

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