Add 49/9 and 16/12
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 1 4/12
49/9 + 16/12 is 61/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
49/9 = 49 × 4/9 × 4 = 196/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36 - Add the two like fractions:
196/36 + 48/36 = 196 + 48/36 = 244/36 - 244/36 simplified gives 61/9
- So, 49/9 + 16/12 = 61/9
In mixed form: 67/9
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