Add 49/4 and 8/3
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 2 2/3
49/4 + 8/3 is 179/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12 - Add the two like fractions:
147/12 + 32/12 = 147 + 32/12 = 179/12 - So, 49/4 + 8/3 = 179/12
In mixed form: 1411/12
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