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Add 6/12 and 20/49

6/12 + 20/49 is 89/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    6/12 = 6 × 49/12 × 49 = 294/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    20/49 = 20 × 12/49 × 12 = 240/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/588 + 240/588 = 294 + 240/588 = 534/588
  5. 534/588 simplified gives 89/98
  6. So, 6/12 + 20/49 = 89/98

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