Add 15/12 and 50/20
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 2 10/20
15/12 + 50/20 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Add the two like fractions:
75/60 + 150/60 = 75 + 150/60 = 225/60 - 225/60 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 15/12 + 50/20 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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