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Add 18/12 and 49/8

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 6 1/8

18/12 + 49/8 is 61/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    18/12 = 18 × 2/12 × 2 = 36/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    49/8 = 49 × 3/8 × 3 = 147/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/24 + 147/24 = 36 + 147/24 = 183/24
  5. 183/24 simplified gives 61/8
  6. So, 18/12 + 49/8 = 61/8
    In mixed form: 75/8

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