Add 20/4 and 12/49
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 12/49
20/4 + 12/49 is 257/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
12/49 = 12 × 4/49 × 4 = 48/196 - Add the two like fractions:
980/196 + 48/196 = 980 + 48/196 = 1028/196 - 1028/196 simplified gives 257/49
- So, 20/4 + 12/49 = 257/49
In mixed form: 512/49
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