Add 80/12 and 6/49
1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 6/49
80/12 + 6/49 is 998/147.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 12/49 × 12 = 72/588 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/588 + 72/588 = 3920 + 72/588 = 3992/588 - 3992/588 simplified gives 998/147
- So, 80/12 + 6/49 = 998/147
In mixed form: 6116/147
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