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Add 49/12 and 20/8

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2 4/8

49/12 + 20/8 is 79/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    49/12 = 49 × 2/12 × 2 = 98/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/24 + 60/24 = 98 + 60/24 = 158/24
  5. 158/24 simplified gives 79/12
  6. So, 49/12 + 20/8 = 79/12
    In mixed form: 67/12

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