Add 10/12 and 9/50
10/12 + 9/50 is 76/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300 - Add the two like fractions:
250/300 + 54/300 = 250 + 54/300 = 304/300 - 304/300 simplified gives 76/75
- So, 10/12 + 9/50 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75
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