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Add 12/45 and 2/50

12/45 + 2/50 is 23/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    12/45 = 12 × 10/45 × 10 = 120/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/450 + 18/450 = 120 + 18/450 = 138/450
  5. 138/450 simplified gives 23/75
  6. So, 12/45 + 2/50 = 23/75

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