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Add 49/12 and 20/30

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 20/30

49/12 + 20/30 is 19/4.

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,
    20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/60 + 40/60 = 245 + 40/60 = 285/60
  5. 285/60 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 49/12 + 20/30 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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