Add 80/12 and 28/49
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 28/49
80/12 + 28/49 is 152/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
80/12 = 80 × 49/12 × 49 = 3920/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
28/49 = 28 × 12/49 × 12 = 336/588 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/588 + 336/588 = 3920 + 336/588 = 4256/588 - 4256/588 simplified gives 152/21
- So, 80/12 + 28/49 = 152/21
In mixed form: 75/21
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