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Add 20/12 and 7/49

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 7/49

20/12 + 7/49 is 38/21.

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,
    7/49 = 7 × 12/49 × 12 = 84/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/588 + 84/588 = 980 + 84/588 = 1064/588
  5. 1064/588 simplified gives 38/21
  6. So, 20/12 + 7/49 = 38/21
    In mixed form: 117/21

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