Add 12/9 and 50/6
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 8 2/6
12/9 + 50/6 is 29/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
12/9 = 12 × 2/9 × 2 = 24/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18 - Add the two like fractions:
24/18 + 150/18 = 24 + 150/18 = 174/18 - 174/18 simplified gives 29/3
- So, 12/9 + 50/6 = 29/3
In mixed form: 92/3
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