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Add 3/12 and 49/15

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 3 4/15

3/12 + 49/15 is 211/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/60 + 196/60 = 15 + 196/60 = 211/60
  5. So, 3/12 + 49/15 = 211/60
    In mixed form: 331/60

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