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Add 49/12 and 2/30

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2/30

49/12 + 2/30 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/60 + 4/60 = 245 + 4/60 = 249/60
  5. 249/60 simplified gives 83/20
  6. So, 49/12 + 2/30 = 83/20
    In mixed form: 43/20

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