Add 50/9 and 5/12
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 5/12
50/9 + 5/12 is 215/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
50/9 = 50 × 4/9 × 4 = 200/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
5/12 = 5 × 3/12 × 3 = 15/36 - Add the two like fractions:
200/36 + 15/36 = 200 + 15/36 = 215/36 - So, 50/9 + 5/12 = 215/36
In mixed form: 535/36
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