Add 12/50 and 1/9
12/50 + 1/9 is 79/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
1/9 = 1 × 50/9 × 50 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
108/450 + 50/450 = 108 + 50/450 = 158/450 - 158/450 simplified gives 79/225
- So, 12/50 + 1/9 = 79/225
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