Add 15/4 and 50/12
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 4 2/12
15/4 + 50/12 is 95/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
15/4 = 15 × 3/4 × 3 = 45/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
50/12 = 50 × 1/12 × 1 = 50/12 - Add the two like fractions:
45/12 + 50/12 = 45 + 50/12 = 95/12 - So, 15/4 + 50/12 = 95/12
In mixed form: 711/12
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