Add 49/6 and 3/12
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 3/12
496 + 312 is 10112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
496 = 49 × 26 × 2 = 9812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
312 = 3 × 112 × 1 = 312 - Add the two like fractions:
9812 + 312 = 98 + 312 = 10112 - So, 49/6 + 3/12 = 101/12
In mixed form: 8512
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