Add 12/2 and 45/50
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 45/50
12/2 + 45/50 is 69/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
12/2 = 12 × 25/2 × 25 = 300/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50 - Add the two like fractions:
300/50 + 45/50 = 300 + 45/50 = 345/50 - 345/50 simplified gives 69/10
- So, 12/2 + 45/50 = 69/10
In mixed form: 69/10
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