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Add 20/12 and 49/5

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 9 4/5

20/12 + 49/5 is 172/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    49/5 = 49 × 12/5 × 12 = 588/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/60 + 588/60 = 100 + 588/60 = 688/60
  5. 688/60 simplified gives 172/15
  6. So, 20/12 + 49/5 = 172/15
    In mixed form: 117/15

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