Add 49/20 and 2/12
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 2/12
49/20 + 2/12 is 157/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
147/60 + 10/60 = 147 + 10/60 = 157/60 - So, 49/20 + 2/12 = 157/60
In mixed form: 237/60
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