Add 12/15 and 49/50
12/15 + 49/50 is 89/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
12/15 = 12 × 10/15 × 10 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 147/150 = 120 + 147/150 = 267/150 - 267/150 simplified gives 89/50
- So, 12/15 + 49/50 = 89/50
In mixed form: 139/50
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