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Add 8/5 and 12/49

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/49

8/5 + 12/49 is 452/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    8/5 = 8 × 49/5 × 49 = 392/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    12/49 = 12 × 5/49 × 5 = 60/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/245 + 60/245 = 392 + 60/245 = 452/245
  5. So, 8/5 + 12/49 = 452/245
    In mixed form: 1207/245

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