Add 12/24 and 50/90
12/24 + 50/90 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
50/90 = 50 × 4/90 × 4 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 200/360 = 180 + 200/360 = 380/360 - 380/360 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 12/24 + 50/90 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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