Add 50/12 and 6/45
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 6/45
50/12 + 6/45 is 43/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 24/180 = 750 + 24/180 = 774/180 - 774/180 simplified gives 43/10
- So, 50/12 + 6/45 = 43/10
In mixed form: 43/10
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