Add 12/9 and 28/50
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 28/50
12/9 + 28/50 is 142/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
12/9 = 12 × 50/9 × 50 = 600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
28/50 = 28 × 9/50 × 9 = 252/450 - Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 252/450 = 600 + 252/450 = 852/450 - 852/450 simplified gives 142/75
- So, 12/9 + 28/50 = 142/75
In mixed form: 167/75
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