Add 20/12 and 4/49, Solve 1 8/12 + 4/49 as a fraction

Add 20/12 and 4/49

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 4/49

20/12 + 4/49 is 257/147.

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,
20/12 = 20 × 49/12 × 49 = 980/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
4/49 = 4 × 12/49 × 12 = 48/588
Add the two like fractions:
980/588 + 48/588 = 980 + 48/588 = 1028/588
1028/588 simplified gives 257/147
So, 20/12 + 4/49 = 257/147
In mixed form: 1110/147

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