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Add 48/12 and 18/49

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 18/49

48/12 + 18/49 is 214/49.

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,
    48/12 = 48 × 49/12 × 49 = 2352/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    18/49 = 18 × 12/49 × 12 = 216/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/588 + 216/588 = 2352 + 216/588 = 2568/588
  5. 2568/588 simplified gives 214/49
  6. So, 48/12 + 18/49 = 214/49
    In mixed form: 418/49

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