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Add 20/12 and 5/49

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 5/49

20/12 + 5/49 is 260/147.

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,
    20/12 = 20 × 49/12 × 49 = 980/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/588 + 60/588 = 980 + 60/588 = 1040/588
  5. 1040/588 simplified gives 260/147
  6. So, 20/12 + 5/49 = 260/147
    In mixed form: 1113/147

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