Add 5/50 and 2/12
5/50 + 2/12 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Add the two like fractions:
30/300 + 50/300 = 30 + 50/300 = 80/300 - 80/300 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 5/50 + 2/12 = 4/15
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