Add 50/12 and 9/18
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 9/18
50/12 + 9/18 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
50/12 = 50 × 3/12 × 3 = 150/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
9/18 = 9 × 2/18 × 2 = 18/36 - Add the two like fractions:
150/36 + 18/36 = 150 + 18/36 = 168/36 - 168/36 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 50/12 + 9/18 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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