Add 15/12 and 42/50
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 42/50
15/12 + 42/50 is 209/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300 - Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 252/300 = 375 + 252/300 = 627/300 - 627/300 simplified gives 209/100
- So, 15/12 + 42/50 = 209/100
In mixed form: 29/100
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