Add 49/15 and 4/12, Solve 3 4/15 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 49/15 and 4/12

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

49/15 + 4/12 is 18/5.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
Add the two like fractions:
196/60 + 20/60 = 196 + 20/60 = 216/60
216/60 simplified gives 18/5
So, 49/15 + 4/12 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5

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