Add 49/20 and 3/12
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 3/12
49/20 + 3/12 is 27/10.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
147/60 + 15/60 = 147 + 15/60 = 162/60 - 162/60 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 49/20 + 3/12 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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