Add 12/3 and 20/50
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 20/50
12/3 + 20/50 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 60/150 = 600 + 60/150 = 660/150 - 660/150 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 12/3 + 20/50 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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