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Add 6/49 and 12/8

1st number: 6/49, 2nd number: 1 4/8

6/49 + 12/8 is 159/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/392 + 588/392 = 48 + 588/392 = 636/392
  5. 636/392 simplified gives 159/98
  6. So, 6/49 + 12/8 = 159/98
    In mixed form: 161/98

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