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Add 49/5 and 7/12

1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 7/12

49/5 + 7/12 is 623/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    49/5 = 49 × 12/5 × 12 = 588/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/60 + 35/60 = 588 + 35/60 = 623/60
  5. So, 49/5 + 7/12 = 623/60
    In mixed form: 1023/60

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