Add 12/9 and 75/50
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1 25/50
12/9 + 75/50 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
12/9 = 12 × 50/9 × 50 = 600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
75/50 = 75 × 9/50 × 9 = 675/450 - Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 675/450 = 600 + 675/450 = 1275/450 - 1275/450 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 12/9 + 75/50 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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