Add 12/45 and 2/50
12/45 + 2/50 is 23/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
12/45 = 12 × 10/45 × 10 = 120/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
120/450 + 18/450 = 120 + 18/450 = 138/450 - 138/450 simplified gives 23/75
- So, 12/45 + 2/50 = 23/75
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