Answers

Add 12/60 and 8/50

12/60 + 8/50 is 9/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   8/50 = 8 × 6/50 × 6 = 48/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/300 + 48/300 = 60 + 48/300 = 108/300
5. 108/300 simplified gives 9/25
6. So, 12/60 + 8/50 = 9/25

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ²⁴/₆₀+⁸/₅₀ ¹²/₆₀+¹⁶/₅₀ ³⁶/₆₀+⁸/₅₀ ¹²/₆₀+²⁴/₅₀ ¹²/₆₀+⁴⁰/₅₀ ⁸⁴/₆₀+⁸/₅₀ ¹²/₆₀+⁵⁶/₅₀

Add Fractions Calculator