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Add 81/12 and 4/49

1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 4/49

81/12 + 4/49 is 1339/196.

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,
    81/12 = 81 × 49/12 × 49 = 3969/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    4/49 = 4 × 12/49 × 12 = 48/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/588 + 48/588 = 3969 + 48/588 = 4017/588
  5. 4017/588 simplified gives 1339/196
  6. So, 81/12 + 4/49 = 1339/196
    In mixed form: 6163/196

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