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Add 20/49 and 12/8

1st number: 20/49, 2nd number: 1 4/8

20/49 + 12/8 is 187/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    20/49 = 20 × 8/49 × 8 = 160/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/392 + 588/392 = 160 + 588/392 = 748/392
  5. 748/392 simplified gives 187/98
  6. So, 20/49 + 12/8 = 187/98
    In mixed form: 189/98

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