Add 9/5 and 49/12
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 4 1/12
9/5 + 49/12 is 353/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
9/5 = 9 × 12/5 × 12 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 245/60 = 108 + 245/60 = 353/60 - So, 9/5 + 49/12 = 353/60
In mixed form: 553/60
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