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Add 49/35 and 15/12

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 1 3/12

49/35 + 15/12 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    49/35 = 49 × 12/35 × 12 = 588/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    15/12 = 15 × 35/12 × 35 = 525/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/420 + 525/420 = 588 + 525/420 = 1113/420
  5. 1113/420 simplified gives 53/20
  6. So, 49/35 + 15/12 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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